Description
Outstanding example of the Dutch bible world map of Daniel Stoopendael in beautiful old hand colouring. The map is based on Nicolas Visscher's map of 1663. Showing double-hemisphere world map with to solar charts, one centred around the sun, the other earth-centred. Surround with allegorical representation of the continents. California as an island. Dutch text on verso.
Condition
Excellent condition in fine old hand colour. With the two vertical folds as usual. Some browning in lower margin.
Cartographer
Daniel Stoopendaal was born in 1672. He was active at Amsterdam between 1685 and 1713. He has drawn and etched to most famous houses and places of the Netherlands. Also he engraved maps for Dutch bibles. He died in 1726.
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Daniel Stoopendaal: Werelt Caert.
Coloured map of the world. Printed circa 1690.
World Maps - Stoopendaal, Daniel - Werelt Caert