Map of Russia, Second Half of the 17th Century - Nicolaes Visscher
Map of Russia, Second Half of the 17th Century - Nicolaes Visscher
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Historical map of Russia from the mid-17th century produced by Nicolaes Visscher.
The map shows the extent of Russia in the mid-18th century, indicating the cities, rivers and borders of the states of the time. In particular, it also includes the division into parallels and meridians.
On the right-hand side of the map are allegories, with some figures holding up an inscription. Other notes appear at the top centre.
Nicolaes or Nicolas or Claes Claesz. Visscher (Amsterdam, 25 January 1618 – Amsterdam, 9 December 1709) was a Dutch Golden Age draughtsman, engraver, publisher, illustrator and printer.
The son of Claes Jansz Visscher and father of Nicolaes, he was active in his native city chiefly as a publisher of atlases and maps from 1633 until 1679.
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Our reproductions are extremely faithful to the original and printed on fine Amalfi paper.
It is a paper made exclusively from cotton fibres, thick and naturally porous, yet soft to the touch, with the characteristic deckled edges that bear witness to its handcrafted making.
It is still made today using ancient medieval techniques, in the workshops of Amalfi.
Materials of the finest quality
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Amalfi paper
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Handcrafted frame
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Museum glass
The same ultra-glossy glass used in museums
Unique quality material
Print on handmade Amalfi paper
Sheet size: 42 x 29 cm (16.5 x 11.4 in)
With frame: 44 x 31 cm (17.3 x 12.2 in)
Material: artwork printed on very fine handmade Amalfi paper with deckled edges
Frame: light brown beech wood and wood pulp, handmade
