Hispaniae et Portugalliae regna per Nicolaum Visscher

Outstanding example of an Iberian peninsula map showing Spain and Portugal and Balearic Islands. Two beautiful cartouches with several putti and coat of arms. Published by Pieter Schenk from the plate of Nicolas Visscher.

Excellent condition with wide margin.

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.