VISSCHERSOLD

MAGNI TURCARUM DOMINI IMPERIUM

VISSCHER I, Nicolaes

Amsterdam, 1679

53.5 x 89 cm.

This large-scale map shows the extent of the Turkish Empire in Europe, Asia and Africa. The map is densely engraved with details of cities, political boundaries, rivers, and mountains. The Caspian Sea is depicted in an almost square shape. The map is adorned with a handsome allegorical cartouche. Printed on two sheets, joined as issued.