| Cartograph: |
Nicolas Visscher (*1618 - †1679) |
| Title: |
Terra Sancta, sive Promissionis, olim Palestina Recens Delineata, et in Lucem Edita per Nicolaum Visscher Anno 1659 |
| Publisher/ Year: |
Amsterdam, Schenk, circa 1700 [1659] |
| Sheet Size: |
53.6 x 63.9 cm (21.1 x 25.2 inches) |
| Plate Size: |
46.0 x 55.8 cm (18.1 x 22.0 inches) |
| Reference: |
Laor, E. 793 |
| Beautiful hand colour copper engraved map of Palestine by N. Visscher issued by P. Schenk in Amsterdam. Oriented to the West. With beautiful cartouches, several ships, a plan of the camp of the Israelite surrounded by Moses and Aaron. |
| Minor discolouration in cartouche, excellent conditions in beautiful colours. |
| About the Cartograph/ Printer: 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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