Detailed Copper Engraved City Map of Enkuizen, 1620

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Antique map titled 'Die stadt Enchuijsen.' Detailed copper engraved city map of Enkuizen, the Netherlands, by Lodovico Guicciardini and published … Read more Antique map titled 'Die stadt Enchuijsen.' Detailed copper engraved city map of Enkuizen, the Netherlands, by Lodovico Guicciardini and published by Janssonius. Highly decorated with dozens of ships, windmills and a mermaid holding an informational cartouche. Published by Johannes Janssonius (1588 – 1664) or Jan Janszoon in English, a Dutch cartographer who lived and worked in Amsterdam in the 17th century. Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Lodovico Guicciardini' after an anonymous artist. Lodovico Guicciardini (19 August 1521 – 22 March 1589) was an Italian writer and merchant from Florence who lived primarily in Antwerp. He was the nephew of historian and diplomat Francesco Guicciardini. Condition: Very good, given age. Original middle fold as issued. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study image carefully. Date: c.1620 Overall size: 34.5 x 30 cm. Image size: 31 x 23 cm. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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