Antique Print-MAP-OF-ALKMAAR-Van der Keere-Guicciardini-1603

Detailed city map of Alkmaar, showing streets, buildings, and waterways, with decorative elements and coats of arms.

Made by Pieter van der Keere after Lodovico Guicciardini.

Medium: Etching and engraving on Hand-laid paper paper.

Sheet size: 35 x 28 cm (13.78 x 11.02 inch). Image size: 32.5 x 24.7 cm. (12.8 x 9.72 inch).

Condition: very good, given age. Small tear and some paper seperation at top right margin, backed. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

MAP, ALKMAAR, 1603, PIETER VAN DER KEERE, CITY PLAN, GUICCIARDINI | PCO-E14-15

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Guicciardini’s Description of the Netherlands.

Biography engraver: Pieter van der Keere (1571-1646) was a Dutch engraver and cartographer, known for his detailed maps and city plans.