Description: This map originates from the 1613 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 1581-1648.
Artists and Engravers: The author of the book this old print originates from is Lodovico Guicciardini (1521-1589): an Italian merchant from aristocratic descent. At our website you will find a more extensive biography.
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Subject: Plan of the house Britten in the Netherlands near Katwijk: ' Ruinarum arcis Britannicae apud Batavos Typus'.
Condition: Fine; general age related toning; occasional faint spots as visible on scan; Original middle fold as published. Actual sheet larger than pictured!
Size (in cm): The overall size is ca. 36.6 x 28 cm. The image size is ca. 31.6 x 23.2 cm. Size (in inch): The overall size is ca. 14.4 x 11 inch. The image size is ca. 12.4 x 9.1 inch.
Medium: Etching/engraving on verge type hand laid paper.
Location: E4-06
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