| Cartograph: |
Nicolas Visscher (*1618 - †1679) |
| Title: |
Exactissima Totius Archipelagi nec non Graeciae Tabula in qua Omnes Subjacentes Regiones et Insulae distincte ostenduntur par Nicolaum Visscher |
| Year: |
Amsterdam, circa 1680 |
| Sheet Size: |
48.0 x 57.7 cm (18.9 x 22.7 inches) |
| Plate Size: |
46.5 x 56.5 cm (18.3 x 22.2 inches) |
| Reference: |
Zackarakis 2104 |
| Visscher's map of Greece with the Greek Islands, Crete, part of Asia Minor and the Aegean Sea. Original old coloured cartouche with outline colour on the map. |
| Several tears and small holes backed, some losses in margin, vertical crease left to centrefold, some waterstains, complete margin backed from former framing. Condition is average. |
| 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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