Description
Attractive engraved map by Nicolas Visscher depicting the Netherlands during the late 17th century. The map highlights the provinces of the Dutch Republic, bordered by the North Sea to the west, Germany to the east, and the southern regions of modern Belgium. The Zuiderzee (now the IJsselmeer) is prominently featured, along with major cities such as Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht, and Groningen.
The map includes a decorative cartouche in the upper left, featuring allegorical figures representing commerce and maritime power, underscoring the importance of trade to the Dutch Republic. In the lower right, an inset map details the Meuse River between Maastricht and Wessem and surrounding areas.
Condition Description
Engraving on 17th-century laid paper.