Antique Map of Friesland 'The Netherlands' by B. Schotanus, 1664

€ 1 675

Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)

Date: 1664
Mapmaker / artist: B. Schotanus (Artist)
Technique: Engraved
Sheet size: 44 × 55 cm (17.3 × 21.7 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BG-00219

What the condition grades mean

Excellent: Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
Very good: Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
Good: Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
Fair: Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.

Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.

Condition

Good. Please review the images for further condition details.

About this sheet

Hand-colored map of the Dutch province Friesland. Also shows the Wadden islands Vlieland, Terschelling and Ameland and a part of Schiermonnikoog. With a decorative cartouche with two putti, livestock and cheese and milk barrels. Four coats of arms in the top left corner. This map originates from 'Beschrijvinge van de Heerlyckheydt van Frieslandt.', by Schotanus a Sterringa, published in Amsterdam: Jacob van Meurs, 1664.