32 Frederik de Wit – Map of Lower Saxony / Circulus Saxoniae Inferioris – Engraving (c.1680)
This elaborate black-and-white engraved map by Frederik de Wit presents the Circulus Saxoniae Inferioris (Lower Saxon Circle) of the Holy Roman Empire, encompassing territories from the North Sea to the Elbe, Weser, and Saale rivers. The map includes parts of modern-day northern Germany, the Netherlands, and Poland, with detailed representations of cities, rivers, bishoprics, and principalities.
A grand cartouche in the lower right corner is adorned with coats of arms and allegorical figures symbolizing the various duchies and electorates within the circle, including Brunswick, Lüneburg, Mecklenburg, and Holstein. The cartographic detailing demonstrates de Wit’s renowned craftsmanship and typographical clarity.
Artist or Maker:
Frederik de Wit
Dimensions:
51 cm x 60 cm
Medium:
Engraving
Date:
c.1680
Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.
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