Circa 1710 Frederik de Wit–Pieter Mortier Map of Gelderland and Zutphen
A large and highly decorative early-18th-century map of the Duchy of Gelderland and County of Zutphen, engraved after Frederik de Wit and issued in Amsterdam by Pieter Mortier or his publishing establishment.
Titled Ducatus Geldriae et Comitatus Zutphaniae Tabula, the map presents an extraordinarily detailed view of the eastern Netherlands and adjoining German territories. It encompasses Gelderland, Zutphen, Utrecht, portions of Overijssel and Brabant, the Duchy of Cleves, and neighboring regions along the Rhine, Waal, Maas, and IJssel rivers.
Arnhem, Nijmegen, Zutphen, Deventer, Utrecht, Venlo, Roermond, and hundreds of villages, estates, roads, forests, rivers, and fortified settlements are identified. The elaborate geography reflects the political complexity and strategic importance of the region during the Dutch Golden Age.
The upper-left corner contains an impressive allegorical cartouche with the arms of Gelderland, accompanied by figures symbolizing military power, agriculture, and regional prosperity. A compass rose appears in the Zuiderzee, while a second decorative cartouche at lower right contains mileage scales and figures in regional dress.
Frederik de Wit was among the most celebrated Amsterdam cartographers of the 17th century. Following his death in 1706, many of his copperplates were acquired by the Mortier establishment. The visible Pieter Mortier imprint identifies this as a later Amsterdam issue of De Wit’s important map, probably dating from approximately 1710–1720.
Cartographer: Frederik de Wit
Publisher: Pieter Mortier or successors
Title: Ducatus Geldriae et Comitatus Zutphaniae Tabula
Place: Amsterdam
Date: Circa 1710–1720
Medium: Copperplate engraving with early hand coloring
Dimensions: [Insert sheet and engraved-area measurements]
Condition: Fair to poor. Considerable age toning, moisture staining, spotting, marginal deterioration, tears, and numerous small paper losses, particularly along the upper and left edges. Several losses enter the engraved border. Central atlas fold present. The sheet may have been backed or stabilized. Despite these faults, the principal map image, title, decorative cartouches, and attractive old coloring remain substantially intact. Please examine all photographs carefully.
A visually impressive and authentic map from the great tradition of Dutch Golden Age cartography.
A large and highly decorative early-18th-century map of the Duchy of Gelderland and County of Zutphen, engraved after Frederik de Wit and issued in Amsterdam by Pieter Mortier or his publishing establishment.
Titled Ducatus Geldriae et Comitatus Zutphaniae Tabula, the map presents an extraordinarily detailed view of the eastern Netherlands and adjoining German territories. It encompasses Gelderland, Zutphen, Utrecht, portions of Overijssel and Brabant, the Duchy of Cleves, and neighboring regions along the Rhine, Waal, Maas, and IJssel rivers.
Arnhem, Nijmegen, Zutphen, Deventer, Utrecht, Venlo, Roermond, and hundreds of villages, estates, roads, forests, rivers, and fortified settlements are identified. The elaborate geography reflects the political complexity and strategic importance of the region during the Dutch Golden Age.
The upper-left corner contains an impressive allegorical cartouche with the arms of Gelderland, accompanied by figures symbolizing military power, agriculture, and regional prosperity. A compass rose appears in the Zuiderzee, while a second decorative cartouche at lower right contains mileage scales and figures in regional dress.
Frederik de Wit was among the most celebrated Amsterdam cartographers of the 17th century. Following his death in 1706, many of his copperplates were acquired by the Mortier establishment. The visible Pieter Mortier imprint identifies this as a later Amsterdam issue of De Wit’s important map, probably dating from approximately 1710–1720.
Cartographer: Frederik de Wit
Publisher: Pieter Mortier or successors
Title: Ducatus Geldriae et Comitatus Zutphaniae Tabula
Place: Amsterdam
Date: Circa 1710–1720
Medium: Copperplate engraving with early hand coloring
Dimensions: [Insert sheet and engraved-area measurements]
Condition: Fair to poor. Considerable age toning, moisture staining, spotting, marginal deterioration, tears, and numerous small paper losses, particularly along the upper and left edges. Several losses enter the engraved border. Central atlas fold present. The sheet may have been backed or stabilized. Despite these faults, the principal map image, title, decorative cartouches, and attractive old coloring remain substantially intact. Please examine all photographs carefully.
A visually impressive and authentic map from the great tradition of Dutch Golden Age cartography.
