Antique Map of the Saxony Region of Germany by De Wit (c.1680)

Description: Antique map titled 'Circulus Saxoniae Inferioris in quo sunt Ducatus holsatiae, Meklenburg, Lauwenburgi, Luneburgi, Brunsuigi, Bremae et Ferdae (..)'. Large and detailed map filled with information and hundreds of villages and towns. Dozens of fortified cities are shown, including Berlin, Bremen, Hamburg, Osnabruck, Minden, and Magdeburg. Two decorative title cartouches adorn the map surrounded by cherubs, putti, and coats of arms of the major cities in Germany. Source unknown, to be determined.

Artists and Engravers: Frederik/Frederick de Wit (Amsterdam 1630-1706), was a famous engraver and publisher in Amsterdam. He acquired many of the printing plates of Blaeu and Janssonius when it came to auction. His map were very popular because of the quality of the engravings and the beautiful colouring. After his death his work was re-issued by Pieter Mortier and Covens & Mortier.