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Description: Published in Amsterdam by Nicolaes Vischer ca. 1680.
Artists and Engravers: 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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Subject: Map : 'S. Imperium Romano-Germanicum oder Teutschland mit seinen angräntzenden königreichen und Provincien'. (Map of Germany with its bordering Kingdoms and provinces.) Map covering the central part of Europe with Germany in the center and the Netherlands in west. With one cartouche containing cherubs and coat of arms.
Condition: Excellent; general age related toning; some light staining from handling. Bottom middle fold a bit separated but backed.
Size (in cm): The overall size is ca. 61 x 53 cm. The image size is ca. 55.5 x 46.5 cm.
Size (in inch): The overall size is ca. 24 x 20.9 inch. The image size is ca. 21.9 x 18.3 inch.
Medium: Copperplate engraving on verge type hand laid paper with watermark. Nice dark impression!
Location: B17-33
SKU: TPC 13660.1
Section: VARIOUS
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