The Netherlands & Belgium · 17th century
€ 650
Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)
Antique map titled 'Die stadt Enchuijsen.' Detailed copper engraved city map of Enkuizen, the Netherlands, by Lodovico Guicciardini and published by Janssonius. Highly decorated with dozens of ships, windmills and a mermaid holding an informational cartouche. Published by Johannes Janssonius (1588 – 1664) or Jan Janszoon in English, a Dutch cartographer who lived and worked in Amsterdam in the 17th century.
Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Lodovico Guicciardini' after an anonymous artist. Lodovico Guicciardini (19 August 1521 – 22 March 1589) was an Italian writer and merchant from Florence who lived primarily in Antwerp. He was the nephew of historian and diplomat Francesco Guicciardini.
Condition: Very good, given age. Original middle fold as issued. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study image carefully.
Date: c.1620
Overall size: 34.5 x 30 cm.
Image size: 31 x 23 cm.
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