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PCT-14839
Antique Map of Westfriesland in ancient times by Alting (1697)
- Condition: Good, general age related toning; some light staining from handling. Original folds. Remains of tape from framing on verso. Please study image carefully.
- Date: 1697
- Overall size: 46 x 38 cm.
- Image size: 42 x 32 cm.
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Description: Antique map titled 'Frisiae Liberae quae Westfresia Post eluviones seculi XIII'. Map of Westfriesland in ancient times. This copper engraved map shows part of Holland as it was in ancient times. It focuses on the region of West-Friesland with part of the enclosed Zuyder Zee and the marshy Heyden Zee. The title cartouche features Neptune riding his chariot pulled by aquatic horses, mermaids, mermen and putti.
From 'Descriptio, secundum antiquos, agri Batavi et Frisii', published in Amsterdam by H. Wetstein in 1697-1701. This was the first historic description of the Netherlands.
Artists and Engravers: Menso Alting (1637-1713), Dutch cartographer and mayor of Groningen.