Frederick de Wit — Decorative Map of Gelderland and Zutphen, circa 1680
DUCATUS GELDRIAE, ET COMITATUS ZUTPHANIAE, TABULA AUCTORE F. DE WIT
A large and exceptionally detailed original map of the Dutch province of Gelderland and the historic County of Zutphen, published in Amsterdam by Frederick de Wit during the golden age of Dutch cartography.
Dating from approximately 1680–1690, this impressive copperplate engraving centers upon the river systems and territories of the eastern Netherlands. Arnhem, Nijmegen, Zutphen, Deventer and numerous smaller towns are individually identified, together with the Rhine, Waal, Meuse and IJssel rivers. Portions of Utrecht, Overijssel, Brabant and neighboring German lands also appear.
The finely engraved map is distinguished by two elaborate figural compositions. At upper left, the arms of Gelderland are accompanied by allegorical figures representing military power, agriculture and regional prosperity. At lower right, a group in contemporary Dutch costume appears beside a numbered key identifying the principal administrative divisions of the region. A compass rose occupies the waters of the Zuiderzee.
Frederick de Wit was among the leading mapmakers and publishers working in Amsterdam during the seventeenth century. His maps were prized for their geographic detail, bold engraving and decorative cartouches and were included in some of the finest Dutch atlases of the period.
Original copperplate engraving on laid paper with old hand coloring. The engraved image remains substantially complete and strongly printed. Fair condition, with pronounced age toning, damp staining, foxing, marginal deterioration and several holes and areas of paper loss along the upper and left edges. Expected center fold and evidence of old reinforcement. Despite these faults, the map retains considerable decorative and historical appeal and is suitable for conservation and framing.
Frederick de Wit (c. 1629–1706)
Ducatus Geldriae, et Comitatus Zutphaniae
Amsterdam, circa 1680–1690
Original copperplate engraving on laid paper
Old hand coloring
Approximately 18½ × 22 inches engraved area
DUCATUS GELDRIAE, ET COMITATUS ZUTPHANIAE, TABULA AUCTORE F. DE WIT
A large and exceptionally detailed original map of the Dutch province of Gelderland and the historic County of Zutphen, published in Amsterdam by Frederick de Wit during the golden age of Dutch cartography.
Dating from approximately 1680–1690, this impressive copperplate engraving centers upon the river systems and territories of the eastern Netherlands. Arnhem, Nijmegen, Zutphen, Deventer and numerous smaller towns are individually identified, together with the Rhine, Waal, Meuse and IJssel rivers. Portions of Utrecht, Overijssel, Brabant and neighboring German lands also appear.
The finely engraved map is distinguished by two elaborate figural compositions. At upper left, the arms of Gelderland are accompanied by allegorical figures representing military power, agriculture and regional prosperity. At lower right, a group in contemporary Dutch costume appears beside a numbered key identifying the principal administrative divisions of the region. A compass rose occupies the waters of the Zuiderzee.
Frederick de Wit was among the leading mapmakers and publishers working in Amsterdam during the seventeenth century. His maps were prized for their geographic detail, bold engraving and decorative cartouches and were included in some of the finest Dutch atlases of the period.
Original copperplate engraving on laid paper with old hand coloring. The engraved image remains substantially complete and strongly printed. Fair condition, with pronounced age toning, damp staining, foxing, marginal deterioration and several holes and areas of paper loss along the upper and left edges. Expected center fold and evidence of old reinforcement. Despite these faults, the map retains considerable decorative and historical appeal and is suitable for conservation and framing.
Frederick de Wit (c. 1629–1706)
Ducatus Geldriae, et Comitatus Zutphaniae
Amsterdam, circa 1680–1690
Original copperplate engraving on laid paper
Old hand coloring
Approximately 18½ × 22 inches engraved area
