de Wit, Frederick
Nova Europae Descriptio Auct. F. de Wit.
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Eigenschaften
- Published: Frederic de Wit , Amsterdam
- Published date: 1680
- Type: Antique Map, map
- Technique: Copperengraving/handcolored.
- Issue date: 1680
- Category: Europe
- Size: 445 by 557mm (17½ by 22 inches).
- Stock number: 11169
- Condition: The map has been hand colored by a later hand, reverse we find skillful restorations in the area of the center and around the lower corners. However still a good and acceptable copy of this unusual map.
Article description
Article description
Copper engraving, hand colored by a later hand in outline and wash. In the lower right corner a figurative title cartouche. The map is richly ornated by city views and costumes at three sides. Frederic de Wit's continent map of Europe, ornated in the upper margin with city views of European capitals: Rom, Amsterdam, Paris, London, Sevilla and Prag. On each of both sides we find 4 scenes of European emperors. The map its self has engraved borders and names many cities and towns. Recently viewed products