Nicolaes Visscher II (Nicholas Visscher II)

Comitatus Hannoniae Tabula (Map of the Province of Hainaut)

Nicolaes Visscher II also known as (Nicholas Visscher II): A large and finely detailed original engraved map, "Comitatus Hannoniae Tabula" (Province of Hainaut) dates from around 1704. It is generally held that this map is from the Visscher "Atlas minor" which was initiated by the grandfather of Nicolaes Visscher II, Claes Jansz Visscher (1587-1652). The National Library of Australia lists an impression of this map in its permanent collection and states that "Comitatus Hannoniae Tabula" is plate 81 from the "Atlas Minor". The Bibliotheque Royale de Belgique, however, also has an impression of this map and lists its genesis to a 1705 Visscher atlas entitled, "Recueil de cartes des Pays-Bas meridionaux et des Provinces-Unies".

Regardless of its origin, "Comitatus Hannoniae Tabula" ('Le Comte d'Hainaut') is an impressive original example of early eighteenth century cartography. Such cities of present day southern Belgium as Mons (the capital of Hainaut), Ath, Tournai and Charleroi are engraved in detail. Also the northern French centers of Valeniciennes, CambraI and Quesnoy are represented. This map covers the area as far west as Flanders, as far east as Brabant and south to Picardy. A large and finely engraved cartouche occupies the upper left corner. Tables dealing with systems of distance and pictorial classifications of cities, towns, fortifications, cathedrals, monasteries, churches, etc., are seen to the lower left.

Original Line Engraving by Nicolaes Visscher II (Nicholas Visscher II).

Comitatus Hannoniae Tabula Map of the Province of Hainaut Original Engraving by Nicholas Visscher II

Comitatus Hannoniae Tabula 'Le Comte d'Hainaut' (Province of Hainaut)

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Title:	Comitatus Hannoniae Tabula 'Le Comte d'Hainaut' (Map of the Province of Hainaut)
Artist:	Visscher, Nicolaes II 'Nicholas' (Amsterdam, 1649 - c. 1702 - 1709)
Date:	c. 1704 - 1705
Medium:	Original Line Engraving
Publisher:	Nicolaes Visscher II, Amsterdam
Source:	Atlas minor, sive geographia compendiosa qua orbis terrarum
Note:	Nicolaes (Nicholas) Visscher II was the final member of a foremost Dutch seventeenth century engraving, publishing and map making family. Claes Jansz Visscher (1587-1652) founded the family firm and was known for his work in both fine art and cartography. Engraved portraits of Charles I of England, John Calvin and Erasmus were created and published by him. The first issue of his "Atlas Minor" was published in 1664, and during the following forty years updated and revised editions appeared. He was succeeded by his son, Nicholas Visscher I (1618-1679). Upon his death, Nicolaes Visscher II assumed control and published maps into the first decade of the eighteenth century. "Comitatus Hannoniae Tabula "(Province of Hainaut) was both engraved and published by Nicolaes Visscher II.
	After the death of Visscher (sometime around 1702 to 1709) the plates were eventually sold to Peter Schenk. He then re-issued the plates under his own name.
	When one examines a map such as "Comitatus Hannoniae Tabula" 'Le Comte d'Hainaut' (Map of the Province of Hainaut) it is easy to understand why the cartography of the Visscher family has always been held in high esteem. The cartouches are prominent and display artistic qualities far superior to most. Many, in fact, were etched by Gerard de Lairesse. Their maps were thus both accurate and appealing, a difficult combination to achieve.
Size:	18 1/4 X 23 3/4 (Sizes in inches are approximate, height preceding width of plate-mark or image.)
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Buy Now	Price: $795.00 US
Condition:	Printed upon early eighteenth-century, hand-made, laid paper and with full margins as published in Amsterdam around 1704. This is a strongly printed impression with full colors and in excellent condition throughout. Containing the double-page vertical fold, as always. Altogether "Comitatus Hannoniae Tabula" (Province of Hainaut) represents a prime, original example of the 17th and early 18th century map making skills of the Visscher family.
Subject:	Nicolaes Visscher II, (NicholasVisscher II), Claes Jansz Visscher, "Comitatus Hannoniae Tabula" (Province of Hainaut), ('Le Comte d'Hainaut') Atlas minor, original hand-colored engraving, Mons (the capital of Hainaut), Ath, Tournai and Charleroi, Gerard de Lairesse, 17th and early 18th century cartography, early Dutch map making, Valeniciennes, CambraI and Quesnoy.
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