{"product_id":"1706-pieter-schenk-map-of-friesland-with-frisian-islands-original-hand-color","title":"1706 Pieter Schenk Map of Friesland with Frisian Islands—Original Hand Color","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA remarkably detailed and visually compelling map of the Dutch province of Friesland, published in Amsterdam by celebrated engraver and cartographer \u003cstrong\u003ePieter Schenk the Elder (1660–1711)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTitled \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrisiae Dominium vernacule Friesland, verdeeld in de Hoofd-deelen van Oostergoo, Westergoo en Sevenwolden\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, the map was issued circa 1706 and divides Friesland into its historic districts of Oostergo, Westergo, and Zevenwouden. The traditional Frisian administrative territories, or grietenijen, are carefully delineated and identified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased upon the pioneering regional surveys of Bernardus Schotanus à Sterringa, the map provides an extraordinary record of Friesland’s early-18th-century landscape. Leeuwarden, Sneek, Harlingen, Franeker, Dokkum, and numerous smaller towns are shown alongside roads, canals, lakes, dikes, estates, forests, churches, and areas reclaimed from the sea. Principal towns are emphasized in red, while territorial divisions retain attractive early outline color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt upper left is a separately titled inset, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eKaart van de Friesse Eilanden met de omliggende Zee-Plaatsen\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, depicting the Frisian Islands of Vlieland, Terschelling, Ameland, and Schiermonnikoog together with the surrounding coastal waters. The map also incorporates a decorative title cartouche with the arms of Friesland and a fascinating representation of the celebrated \u003cstrong\u003eStenen Man\u003c\/strong\u003e, the memorial erected near Harlingen in honor of Caspar de Robles and his work on Friesland’s sea defenses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn impressive and information-rich example of Golden Age Dutch regional cartography, particularly desirable for collectors of Friesland, the Netherlands, European coastal history, land reclamation, and early surveying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCartographer and publisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pieter Schenk the Elder\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlace:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amsterdam\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1706\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copperplate engraving on laid paper\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original or early hand coloring\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested retail price:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e$695\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong engraved impression with attractive surviving color. General age toning, scattered foxing and staining, marginal handling wear, and several edge tears. A longer closed tear extends inward from the upper-right margin, with discoloration nearby. Additional staining and possible old reinforcement or residue appear near the upper-left corner. Substantially complete, with generous margins. Please examine the photographs carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Signature Documents LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52772799512858,"sku":null,"price":695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2221\/0931\/files\/IMG_2808.jpg?v=1788226181","url":"https:\/\/www.thearchiveauthority.com\/products\/1706-pieter-schenk-map-of-friesland-with-frisian-islands-original-hand-color","provider":"Signature Documents LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}