Turcicum Imperium
| Reference: | S4985 |
| Author | Frederick de WIT |
| Year: | 1680 ca. |
| Zone: | Turkish Empire |
| Printed: | Amsterdam |
| Measures: | 560 x 465 mm |
| Reference: | S4985 |
| Author | Frederick de WIT |
| Year: | 1680 ca. |
| Zone: | Turkish Empire |
| Printed: | Amsterdam |
| Measures: | 560 x 465 mm |
Description
This fine map depicts the Ottoman Empire on the eve of the Great Turkish War (1683-1699), which marked a turning point in the fortunes of the empire and that of Europe. Up to the 1680s, the European Christian powers of Habsburg, Austria, Russia, Poland-Lithuania and the Republic of Venice, had separately fought the Ottoman Empire in numerous wars over the last century only to arrive at a stalemate.
The map is embellished with a decorative cartouche, featuring figures in elaborate Turkish costumes.
Frederik De Wit (1630-1706) was an Amsterdam publisher who became the leading Dutch map producer following the decline of the Blaeu firm in 1672. He was noted for his visually attractive style and grand projects, such as monumental wall maps.
The second state of the map with the De Wit imprint added in the cartouche.
A fine impression, with fine original colour, good condition.
Frederick de WIT (1630 - 1706)
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De Wit was one of the most prominent and successful map engravers and publishers in Amsterdam in the period following the decline of the Blaeu and Jansson establishments, from which he acquired many copper plates when they were dispersed at auction. His output covered most aspects of map making: sea charts, world atlases, an atlas of the Netherlands, 'town books' covering plans of towns and cities in the Netherlands and Europe, and wall maps. His work, notable for the beauty of the engraving and colouring, was very popular and editions were issued many years after his death by Pieter Mortier and Covens and Mortier.
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Frederick de WIT (1630 - 1706)
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De Wit was one of the most prominent and successful map engravers and publishers in Amsterdam in the period following the decline of the Blaeu and Jansson establishments, from which he acquired many copper plates when they were dispersed at auction. His output covered most aspects of map making: sea charts, world atlases, an atlas of the Netherlands, 'town books' covering plans of towns and cities in the Netherlands and Europe, and wall maps. His work, notable for the beauty of the engraving and colouring, was very popular and editions were issued many years after his death by Pieter Mortier and Covens and Mortier.
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