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Description: This map originates from the 1649 edition of 'Discrittione di tutti i Paesi Bassi', by L. Guicciardini, published by J. Janssonius. We carry most maps from this book which was published from 1581-1662.
Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Claes Jansz. Visscher' after 'Author: Lodovico Guicciardini'. Claes Jansz. Visscher (1584-1652) came from a family of shipbuilders and fishermen. He started one of the largest print publishing companies in Amsterdam in the 17th. Century. Being a gifted artist himself, he made many fine prints himself. The author of the book this old print originates from is Lodovico Guicciardini (1521-1589): an Italian merchant from aristocratic descent.
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Subject: Antique print, titled: 'S Catrynen ofte Nieuwe-Kerck t'Amsterdam.' - A view of the New Church in Amsterdam, then known as St. Catharine's Church.
Condition: Good, given age. Original middle fold, as issued. A stain in the left side of the image. Minimal paper loss in the right margin, a stain in the left margin. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
Size (in cm): The overall size is ca. 37 x 30 cm. The image size is ca. 29.5 x 24.6 cm.
Size (in inch): The overall size is ca. 14.6 x 11.8 inch. The image size is ca. 11.6 x 9.7 inch.
Medium: Etching on hand laid paper.
Location: A209-17
SKU: TPC 60132.1
Section: GUICCIARDINI-GROOT
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