The famous Amsterdam publishing house Visscher was a producer of atlases, maps and (news) prints in the 17th century. The Visscher publishing house spans three generations: Claes Jansz. Visscher (1587-1652), Nicolaes Visscher I (1618-1679) and Nicolaes Visscher II (1649 – 1702).
The Visscher’s maps were not only useful navigational aids but also artistic delights, often decorated with ornaments and cartouches that enhanced the aesthetic.
- illustration: a detailed overview of unified Belgium at the time, including its political borders, cities and topographical features
- year: 1687
- quality: excellent
- signed: printed below plate
- image size: 47.5 x 57.7 cm | 18.7 x 22.7 in (h x w)
- sheet or frame size: 66.5 x 76.4 cm | 26.2 x 30.1 in (h x w)
