Visscher - Map of Europe

Visscher - Map of Europe
This detailed map is from Nicolaes Visscher's Atlas minor, sive geographia compendiosa qua orbis terrarum per paucas attamen novissimas tabulas ostenditura. The work was published by the author in Amsterdam circa 1690s.

<br><br>The Visscher family created a leading map publication house in Amsterdam in the 17th & 18th centuries. Nicolaes Visscher I founded the publishing firm and quickly his and his family's maps became noted for his quality engravings, ornamental details, and accuracy of cartography.<br><br>Claes Jansz. Visscher or N.J. Piscator (1587-1652) established the publishing house on Kalverstraat in Amsterdam, originally 'de gulden Bors', and renamed it "In de Visscher". His work on Dutch landscapes and historic scenes brought him to prominence. He originally purchased the copperplates of Pieter van den Keere's <em> Germania Inferior</em> to publish his first atlas.<br><br>Nicolaes (Nicholas) Visscher I (1618-1679) was a Dutch engraver, cartographer, and publisher. He came from a prominent family of cartographers including his father, Claes Janszoon Visscher, and son, Nicholas II. Visscher maps are known for their exceptional detailed engraving work. In 1664, Nichoaes I became a member of the Bookseller's Guild. He obtained rights to protect his maps from reproduction from Holland and West Friesland in 1677 for 15 years.<br><br>Nicolaas Visscher II (1649-1702) took over the publishing business for his family after his father's death where he moved the shop to the Dam.. He obtained rights to continue to protect their maps from reproduction from Holland and West Friesland in 1682. It allowed the family's firm to continue producing the highest quality maps, atlases, and globes. It cemented the Visscher legacy. His son, Nicolaes III, and widow, Elizabeth Verseyl, continued the business after his death until hers in 1726.


Paper Size: ~ 24" by 21" (Fold Out)


Paper Type or Special Features: Engraving

The work is in good to very good condition overall. There may be some faint offset to the fold out nature of the plates. There may be some wear to edges or minor separation at folds. There may be minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.