Best Pamono Engraved Map of the Frisian Cities of Sloten, Yist, Workum and Hindelopen by Blaeu, 1650s

Antique print titled ‘Slooten – Ylst – Worcum – Hinloopen’. Three plans and a bird’s eye view on one sheet. The plans show the Frisian cities Sloten, IJlst, Workum and the view shows Hindeloopen. from the town atlas ‘Toneel der Steden’, published by Joan Blaeu, circa 1650. Artists and Engravers: Joan Blaeu (23 September 1596 – 28 May 1673) was a Dutch cartographer. He was born in Alkmaar, the son of cartographer Willem Blaeu. In 1620 he became a doctor of law but he joined the work of his father. In 1635 they published the Atlas Novus (full title: Theatrum orbis terrarum, sive, Atlas novus) in two volumes. Joan and his brother Cornelius took over the studio after their father died in 1638. Joan became the official cartographer of the Dutch East India Company. Around 1649 Joan Blaeu published a collection of Dutch city maps named Tooneel der Steeden (Views of Cities). In 1651 he was voted into the Amsterdam council. In 1654 Joan published the first atlas of Scotland, devised by Timothy Pont. In 1662 he reissued the atlas with 11 volumes, and one for oceans. It was also known as Atlas Maior. A cosmology was planned as their next project, but a fire destroyed the studio completely in 1672. Joan Blaeu died in Amsterdam the following year. Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Original folding line. Some staining and small tears/defects in margins. Latin text on verso, please study image carefully. Date: c.1650 Overall size: 62 x 35 cm. Image size: 50 x 39 cm. Antique prints have long been appreciated for both their aesthetic and investment value. They were the product of engraved, etched or lithographed plates. These plates were handmade out of wood or metal, which required an incredible level of skill, patience and craftsmanship. Whether you have a house with Victorian furniture or more contemporary decor an old engraving can enhance your living space.