The Visscher family was the dominant force in map-making at the height of the Golden Age of Dutch cartography. They were known throughout Europe for their advanced geographic knowledge and for the artistic ornamentation of their works. They were one of the leading publishers in Amsterdam for nearly a

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World Map of lands and waterways

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Size: 4099px × 2733px
Location: Holland
Photo credit: © Buyenlarge \ UIG / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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