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Antique print, titled: 'Zirizea.' - A bird's-eye view plan of Zierikzee in The Netherlands, with key to locations and coats … Read more Antique print, titled: 'Zirizea.' - A bird's-eye view plan of Zierikzee in The Netherlands, with key to locations and coats of arms. After Matheo Rollando and Stephano Bellemo. Latin tekst on verso. from the city Atlas: 'Toneel der Steeden' published by Joan Blaeu in 1649. Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Joan Blaeu' after an anonymous artist. Joan Blaeu (23 September 1596 - 28 May 1673) was a Dutch cartographer. He was born in Alkmaar, the son of cartographer Willem Blaeu. In 1620 he became a doctor of law but he joined the work of his father. In 1635 they published the Atlas Novus (full title: Theatrum orbis terrarum, sive, Atlas novus) in two volumes. Joan and his brother Cornelius took over the studio after their father died in 1638. Joan became the official cartographer of the Dutch East India Company. Around 1649 Joan Blaeu published a collection of Dutch city maps named Tooneel der Steeden (Views of Cities). In 1651 he was voted into the Amsterdam council. In 1654 Joan published the first atlas of Scotland, devised by Timothy Pont. In 1662 he reissued the atlas with 11 volumes, and one for oceans. It was also known as Atlas Maior. A cosmology was planned as their next project, but a fire destroyed the studio completely in 1672. Joan Blaeu died in Amsterdam the following year. See less
- Dimensions
- 25.59ʺW × 21.26ʺH
- Period
- 17th Century
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Paper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Condition Notes
- Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use\. Condition: Good, given … moreVery Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use\. Condition: Good, given age. Margins somewhat browned. A few small spots in the margins. A few light creases. Paper separation lower middle fold, outside image area. Middle fold as issued. Overall good. General age-related toning. less
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