Map of Belgium

Artist or Author: Nicolaes Visscher

Work: Atlas minor, sive geographia compendiosa qua orbis terrarum per paucas attamen novissimas tabulas ostenditura

Date of Publication: c1690s

Style: Engraving

Paper Size: ~ 24" by 21" (Fold Out)

Condition: The work is in good to very good condition overall. There may be some faint offset to the fold out nature of the plates. There may be some wear to edges or minor separation at folds. There may be minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.

Description of the work:

This detailed map is from Nicolaes Visscher's Atlas minor, sive geographia compendiosa qua orbis terrarum per paucas attamen novissimas tabulas ostenditura. The work was published by the author in Amsterdam circa 1690s.

Nicolaes (Nicholas) Visscher (1618-1709) was a Dutch engraver, cartographer, and publisher. He came from a prominent family of cartographers including his father, Claes Janszoon Visscher, and son, Nicholas II. Visscher maps are known for their exceptional engraving.