Author: Wit-- Frederick de (1630-1706)
Title: Rotterdam - Frederick de Wit, 1698
Description: “Rotterdam”,copper engraving from the rare townbook by Frederick de Wit “Perfecte Aftekeningen der steden van de XVII Nederlandsche provincien in plattegronden” [perfect depictions of the cities of the seventeen Dutch provinces in plans], published in Amsterdam in 1698. coloured by a later hand. Size: approx. 42 x 54 cm. In 1648, with the Peace of Münster, the Eighty Years' War came to an end. The Dutch Republic was one of the most powerful states in Europe, prosperous, with a fleet that dominated the seas. Amsterdam was prominent, the center of global trade. In the southern part of the Republic, at the mouth of the Rhine and Meuse rivers, Rotterdam had developed into the Netherlands' second trading and port city. In a way, Amsterdam and Rotterdam could be seen as competitors, but on the other hand, Rotterdam held a unique position in the Republic’s economy, serving more as a complement to Amsterdam's trade and shipping. For Rotterdam, relationships with France and England were particularly important. This economic significance also increased Rotterdam's standing relative to other Dutch cities. Naturally, this greatly boosted the self-confidence of the city's administrators and the circles they emerged from; changes in the city’s appearance testify to this. In the second half of the 17th century, Rotterdam was at the peak of its prosperity. However, wars with England and France undermined the position of the Dutch Republic; they ended Dutch dominance at sea and caused significant harm to shipping, trade, and industry. It’s clear that Rotterdam's economy also suffered, but this did not stop the beautification of the city and its depiction on maps and cityscapes, which continued until the end of the seventeenth century. The city of Rotterdam is shaped like a triangle on this map, with one side bordering the water. The city is intersected by the Maasdijk, which is called Hoogstraat in this location. North of it lies the old core of the city, protected by the dike, containing the Grote or Sint-Laurenskerk. Outside the dike, but within the city walls, were two former salt marshes located on both sides of the mouth of the Rotte River: Oostnieuwland and Westnieuwland. The Nieuwlanden formed the part of the city where the fishing community and related industries were concentrated. On the southern side, the Blaak and the Nieuwe Haven (New Harbour) marked the city’s boundary. At the beginning of the seventeenth century, the city was expanded with what was, for that time, a tremendously large harbour area: the Scheepmakershaven, the Wijnhaven, the Leuvehaven, and the Haringvliet. The old defensive canal, the Blaak, and the Nieuwe Haven were also repurposed as harbours. The many ships in these harbors testify to Rotterdam’s maritime trade. This expansion gave rise to the characteristic triangular shape of Rotterdam, as seen on this map. In the top corners are the coats of arms of Holland (on the left) and Rotterdam (on the right; featuring four lions—two black and two red—on a golden field with a green band below, crossed by a white band symbolizing the Rotte River). De Wit used the copperplate that Johannes Janssonius had included in his townbook in 1657 to create this image. Janssonius had based his map on a 1626 map by Balthasar Florisz. van Berckenrode, without accounting for subsequent changes. In 1649, Joan Blaeu also used Van Berckenrode's map but incorporated the updates, making his older map more up-to-date than Janssonius's version. De Wit would later revise Janssonius’s map westward, adding features such as the Zalmhaven, which was dug in 1693. Frederick de Wit (1630-1706) was an engraver and map seller born in Gouda. Through his marriage to Maria van der Waag in 1661, he gained citizenship rights in Amsterdam, where he had worked since 1648. He became one of the most famous mapmakers of the second half of the 17th century. Although he, as a Catholic, was certainly not favored, his name appeared on the city’s list of “good men” from 1694 to 1704. Price: Euro 1.950,-
Keywords: Wit-- Frederick de (1630-1706)
Title: Rotterdam - Frederick de Wit, 1698
Description: “Rotterdam”,copper engraving from the rare townbook by Frederick de Wit “Perfecte Aftekeningen der steden van de XVII Nederlandsche provincien in plattegronden” [perfect depictions of the cities of the seventeen Dutch provinces in plans], published in Amsterdam in 1698. coloured by a later hand. Size: approx. 42 x 54 cm. In 1648, with the Peace of Münster, the Eighty Years' War came to an end. The Dutch Republic was one of the most powerful states in Europe, prosperous, with a fleet that dominated the seas. Amsterdam was prominent, the center of global trade. In the southern part of the Republic, at the mouth of the Rhine and Meuse rivers, Rotterdam had developed into the Netherlands' second trading and port city. In a way, Amsterdam and Rotterdam could be seen as competitors, but on the other hand, Rotterdam held a unique position in the Republic’s economy, serving more as a complement to Amsterdam's trade and shipping. For Rotterdam, relationships with France and England were particularly important. This economic significance also increased Rotterdam's standing relative to other Dutch cities. Naturally, this greatly boosted the self-confidence of the city's administrators and the circles they emerged from; changes in the city’s appearance testify to this. In the second half of the 17th century, Rotterdam was at the peak of its prosperity. However, wars with England and France undermined the position of the Dutch Republic; they ended Dutch dominance at sea and caused significant harm to shipping, trade, and industry. It’s clear that Rotterdam's economy also suffered, but this did not stop the beautification of the city and its depiction on maps and cityscapes, which continued until the end of the seventeenth century. The city of Rotterdam is shaped like a triangle on this map, with one side bordering the water. The city is intersected by the Maasdijk, which is called Hoogstraat in this location. North of it lies the old core of the city, protected by the dike, containing the Grote or Sint-Laurenskerk. Outside the dike, but within the city walls, were two former salt marshes located on both sides of the mouth of the Rotte River: Oostnieuwland and Westnieuwland. The Nieuwlanden formed the part of the city where the fishing community and related industries were concentrated. On the southern side, the Blaak and the Nieuwe Haven (New Harbour) marked the city’s boundary. At the beginning of the seventeenth century, the city was expanded with what was, for that time, a tremendously large harbour area: the Scheepmakershaven, the Wijnhaven, the Leuvehaven, and the Haringvliet. The old defensive canal, the Blaak, and the Nieuwe Haven were also repurposed as harbours. The many ships in these harbors testify to Rotterdam’s maritime trade. This expansion gave rise to the characteristic triangular shape of Rotterdam, as seen on this map. In the top corners are the coats of arms of Holland (on the left) and Rotterdam (on the right; featuring four lions—two black and two red—on a golden field with a green band below, crossed by a white band symbolizing the Rotte River). De Wit used the copperplate that Johannes Janssonius had included in his townbook in 1657 to create this image. Janssonius had based his map on a 1626 map by Balthasar Florisz. van Berckenrode, without accounting for subsequent changes. In 1649, Joan Blaeu also used Van Berckenrode's map but incorporated the updates, making his older map more up-to-date than Janssonius's version. De Wit would later revise Janssonius’s map westward, adding features such as the Zalmhaven, which was dug in 1693. Frederick de Wit (1630-1706) was an engraver and map seller born in Gouda. Through his marriage to Maria van der Waag in 1661, he gained citizenship rights in Amsterdam, where he had worked since 1648. He became one of the most famous mapmakers of the second half of the 17th century. Although he, as a Catholic, was certainly not favored, his name appeared on the city’s list of “good men” from 1694 to 1704. Price: Euro 1.950,-
Keywords: Wit-- Frederick de (1630-1706)
Price: EUR 1950.00 = appr. US$ 2119.35 Seller: Inter-Antiquariaat Mefferdt & De Jonge
- Book number: 26500
- Book number: 26500