Map Amsterdam in 1690. Casp Commelin 1726. SOLD

Original antique copperengraving with the map of Amsterdam. Handcoloured.

 “Nette aftekening van d’oude en nieuwe roojingh der Stadt Amsterdam.”

Title in Dutch in top of the engraving.  Left the crowned coat of arms of Amsterdam, right the city-seal.
Shows the city within the Singelgracht. The planned canals and streets in the east are shown already.

From: Beschrijvinge der Stadt Amsterdam by CASPARUS COMMELIN – 1691.

Published in 1726 by Van Damme etc. in Amsterdam. (Second issue)

Literature:

A.E. d’Ailly, Catalogus Amsterdamsche plattegronden  Gemeente archief Amsterdam. Number 168
Kaarten van Amsterdam 1538- 1865 Stadsarchief Amsterdam Page 132 Cat.63

Format Engraving: 27  x  36 cm. (10,6 x 14,2  inches.)

Including frame Italian burr-walnut and coloured passe-partout on acid-free paper.

Size with frame: 46 x  54,5 cm. (18.1 x  21,5 inches.)