Historical map of the Duchy of Brittany produced by Frederick de Wit. It is an etching.
The map shows the Duchy of Brittany as it was known in the early 18th century. It shows the various counties that made up the Duchy and the main settlements, consisting of the Duchy's towns.
Frederick de Wit (born Frederick Hendriksz; Gouda, 1629 – Amsterdam, July 1706) was a Dutch cartographer and artist.
In 1648, during the period known as the Dutch Golden Age, De Wit moved to Amsterdam, one of the leading cities of the time. In 1654 he opened a shop and printing house called De Drie Crabben ("The Three Crabs"), named after his residence in Kalverstraat, a famous street in the city.
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Print on handmade Amalfi paper Sheet size: 29 x 42 cm (11.4 x 16.5 in) With frame: 31 x 44 cm (12.2 x 17.3 in) Material: artwork printed on very fine handmade Amalfi paper with deckled edges Frame: light brown beech wood and wood pulp, handmade
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