Large Copper-Engraved Map of the Coastline of Friesland and Terschelling, 1670

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Antique print, titled: 'dominii frisiae tabula, inter flevum et lavicum (…)' this large copper engraved map details the coastline of … Read more 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. See less