Asia accuratissime descripta ex omnibus quae hactenus extiterunt imprimis viri ampliss. Nicolai Witsen consulis Amstelaedamensis exactissimis delineationibus

1696

Original hand-coloured copper engraving on paper

19 x 22.75 in (48.5 x 58 cm)

Published by Pieter Schenk, Amsterdam.

Epic 17th century map of Asia, portraying the Ottoman, Persian, Mogul, and Chinese empires, as well as Tartaria, from Anatolia and Africa to Indonesia and Japan. A decorative cartouche depicting diverse oriental scenes, including flora, fauna and figures.

Peter Schenk (1660-1711) was a well-known German engraver and cartographer who worked in both Amsterdam and Leipzig.

Nicolaas Witsen (1641-1717) was a Dutch statesman who held a number of high-ranking positions in the Dutch government. In his spare time, he worked as a cartographer, maritime writer, and shipbuilding expert. He was also an expert on Russian affairs. In recognition of his great accomplishments, he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society.

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