Bilder Frederik de Wit (1630–1706) – Map of the Regnum Hungariae et Confinia / Kingdom of Hungary and Its Borderlands – Hand-Coloured Copper Engraving (c.1680)

Beskrivning

Original Latin title: Regnum Hungariae in omnes suos Comitatus Divisum, una cum adjacentibus Valachiae, Transilvaniae, Bosniae, Serviae, &c.. This detailed map depicts the historical Kingdom of Hungary and its surrounding regions, including Transylvania, Wallachia, Bosnia, and Serbia. Political boundaries are outlined in hand-applied color, while mountains, rivers, and cities are finely engraved throughout the composition. The cartouche in the lower right corner features classical figures and the Hungarian coat of arms, enhancing the map’s decorative appeal. The map was published in Amsterdam by Frederik de Wit, one of the leading Dutch cartographers of the 17th century.

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:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.