Antique Map of Brabant, the Netherlands

Antique map titled 'Tabula ducatus Brabantiae (..)'. Detailed map of the southern part of The Netherlands and the northern part of Belgium with Antwerp and Brussels. In the corner top left in Holland with Rotterdam partly on the map. Small cartouche with a coat of arms. Rare and early edition. Published by N. Visscher.

The Visscher family were art and map dealers in Amsterdam during the 17th century. Funded by C. J. Visscher (1587-1652), the business was continued by his son and grandson both named Nicolas. Nicolas Visscher I was born 1618 in Wenns, Austria. He died 1679 in Linz. After the death of Nicolas II, his widow passed the business to Pieter Schenk.

Condition: Good. General age-related toning. Few stains. Minor wear and soiling. Please study image carefully.

Date: c.1670

Overall size: 63.6 x 52.8 cm.