Bilder Frederik de Wit – Map of the County of Artois (Tabula Comitatus Artesiae) – Copperplate Engraving – c.1690

Beskrivning

This large-format copperplate map presents the County of Artois (Comitatus Artesiae), a historical region in northern France bordering Flanders. Engraved and published by the renowned Dutch cartographer Frederik de Wit around 1690, the map shows towns, rivers, forests, fortifications, and regional borders with exceptional clarity. Cities such as Arras, Saint-Omer, and Béthune are prominently marked.

A beautifully designed allegorical cartouche in the upper right corner features classical figures and coats of arms, adding artistic richness to the geographic precision. The decorative and political elegance of the composition reflects the late Baroque style in Dutch cartography at the end of the 17th century.

Frederik de Wit (1630–1706) was one of the most prominent Dutch mapmakers of the Golden Age. Operating from Amsterdam, he published atlases, wall maps, and individual charts noted for their accuracy and visual beauty. His work helped define European cartographic standards well into the 18th century.

Artist or Maker: Frederik de Wit

Dimensions: 52 × 60 cm

Medium: Copperplate Engraving

Date: c.1690

Condition Report:
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