Antique Map of the Province Groningen in The Netherlands, c.1680

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Antique map titled 'Groningae et Omlandiae Dominium vulgo de Provincie van Stadt en Lande'.

Old map of the province of Groningen, the Netherlands. This map originates from 'Germania Inferior (..)'.

Artists and Engravers: The Visscher family were art and map dealers in Amsterdam during the 17th century. Funded by C. J. Visscher (1587-1652), the business was continued by his son and grandson both named Nicolaes. Nicolaes Visscher I was born 1618 in Wenns, Austria. He died 1679 in Linz. Nicolaes Visscher II (Amsterdam; 1649-1702). After the death of Nicolas II, his widow passed the business to Pieter Schenk.

Condition: Fair, general age-related toning. Original/contemporary hand coloring. Some creasing and repair on folding line and tears. Partly strengthened with tape on verso, please study image carefully.
Date: c.1680
Overall size: 62.5 x 52 cm.
Image size: 56 x 46 cm.

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