Antique print, titled: 'Dominii Frisiae Tabula, inter Flevum et Lavicum (…)'
This large copper engraved map details the coastline of Friesland and Terschelling. At east is a part of Groningen. The main cities are colored in red. The very decorative cartouches displays putti and a coat of arms. At the right corner there is an inset with the isles belonging to this province. From: 'Germania Inferiorsive XVII Provinciarum Geographicae Generalis uit et Particulares tabulae.' (Kaert-Boeck van de XVII Nederlandtsche Provincien.), published by Nicolaas Visscher II in Amsterdam. ca. 1670. Exact ed. to be determined. Ref: Koeman III Vis 10 (18).
Artists and Engravers: Publisher: Nicolaes Visscher II. Cartographer: Bernardus Schotanus a Sterringa (1640-1704). Publisher: The Visscher family were art and map dealers in Amsterdam during the 17th century. Funded by C. J. Visscher (1587-1652), the business was continued by his son and grandson both named Nicolas. Nicolas Visscher I was born 1618 in Wenns, Austria. He died 1679 in Linz. After the death of Nicolas II, his widow passed the business to Pieter Schenk.
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