Antique Map-HASKERLAND-FRIESLAND-NETHERLANDS-Halma-1718

Subject: Map: Haskerland, de vierde Grietenije van de Zevenwolden - This regional map of the Haskerland Grietenij, part of the Province of Friesland, The Netherlands shows the situation around 1718. Grietenijen later turned into the present day towns. On this detailed map you will find: Joure, Olde Haske, Bandtster Schans, Westermeer, Haskerdijken and much more detailed information. With the coat of arms of the van Vierssen family.

Condition: Fine. General age related toning and occasional light staining from handling as visible on image.

Medium: Copperplate engraving on verge type hand laid paper with watermark.

Size (in cm): The overall size is ca. 65 x 54 cm. The image size is ca. 38 x 45 cm.

Size (in inch): The overall size is ca. 25.6 x 21.3 inch. The image size is ca. 15 x 17.7 inch.

Part Number: 11411

Location: B21-17

Description: This detailed original antique map originates from: 'Uitbeelding der Heerlijkheit Friesland '', by B. Schotanus a Sterringa and published by F. Halma in 1718. This Atlas is considered the best atlas of Friesland, the Netherlands.

Artists and Engravers: The author is Bernardus Schotanus a Sterringa (1640-1704). The publisher is Francois Halma (1653-1722). Some of the Grietenije kaarten in this work are signed by Jan and Gaspar Luyken / Luiken as the engravers.