Bilder Frederik de Wit (1630–1706) – Map of the Regnum Bohemia Eique Annexae Provinciae / Kingdom of Bohemia and Its Associated Provinces – Hand-Coloured Copper Engraving (c.1680)

Beskrivning

Original Latin title: Regnum Bohemia Eique Annexae Provinciae Ducatus Silesiae, Marchionatus Moraviae, Lusatiae, aliaeque Territorii. This richly detailed map depicts the historical region of the Kingdom of Bohemia, along with the adjoining provinces of Silesia, Moravia, and Lusatia. Cities, rivers, forests, and regional boundaries are meticulously engraved and highlighted with hand-coloured outlines. The upper-right corner features an elaborate cartouche with heraldic coats of arms and allegorical figures, while the bottom-right includes the publisher’s imprint: Amstelodami apud F. de Wit. This map is a classic example of Dutch Golden Age cartography and reflects both geographic precision and decorative elegance.

Frederik de Wit was one of the most important Dutch cartographers and map publishers of the 17th century. Based in Amsterdam, he produced a wide range of atlases, sea charts, and wall maps admired for their accuracy and aesthetic quality. His works contributed significantly to the dissemination of geographic knowledge during the early modern period, and his maps remain highly collectible today.

Artist or Maker:
Frederik de Wit

Dimensions:
53 cm x 61 cm

Medium:
Hand-Coloured Copper Engraving

Date:
c.1680

Condition Report:
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