De Wit Collection

Map of Europe, 1700
17th century map of Europe. Published in 1700, this map by the Dutch cartographer Frederick de Witt (1630-1706) shows the latest knowledge of the geography of Europe

The Annunciation, (black chalk, pen and grey ink, watercolour heightened with white)
827601 The Annunciation, (black chalk, pen and grey ink, watercolour heightened with white) by Wit, Jacob de (1695-1754); 41.3x26.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Annunciation)

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Escape of Steyn and De Wit, illustration from After Pretoria: The Guerilla War
3037636 Escape of Steyn and De Wit, illustration from After Pretoria: The Guerilla War, 1902 (litho) by Waugh, Frederick Judd (1861-1940); Private Collection; (add.info)

Map showing Portugal, c. 1680 (hand-coloured engraving)
1195404 Map showing Portugal, c.1680 (hand-coloured engraving) by Wit, Frederik de (c.1629-1706) (after); 52x32 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Wit)

Map Nova EuropAŠ descriptio Auct F de Wit Frederick de Wit
Map, Nova Europae descriptio Auct. F. de Wit, Frederick de Wit (1630-1706), Copperplate print

Map Nova orbis tabvla lvcem edita A F de Wit
Map, Nova orbis tabvla in lvcem edita A. F. de Wit, Frederick de Wit (1630-1706), Copperplate print

Title page Adelaart triumphant virtue drama 1777
Title page for: Adelaart, or the triumphant virtue, drama, 1777, Title page with text and a medallion surrounded by branches with the inscription: Pectora Mollescunt. title-page, I

De Wits Atlas of 1689
The known World in the late 17th Century. Map of the world taken from the World Atlas of Frederick de Wit, dated 1689. The map is shown as a Fournier projection, the most common of the day

Archangel Michael, Anonymous, Hieronymus Wierix, de Wit, 1563 - before 1619

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Discover the captivating world of Frederik de Wit (1600-1672), a Dutch cartographer and engraver of the 17th century. His intricately detailed maps, including the "Nova Europas Descriptio Aucta F. De Wit" and "Nova orbis tabvla lvcem edita A. F. De Wit, " showcased Europe and the world with unprecedented accuracy. De Wit's artistic talents extended beyond cartography, as seen in his masterful interpretation of religious themes, such as "The Annunciation" and "Archangel Michael, " created in black chalk, pen, grey ink, watercolor, and heightened with white. His maps and illustrations were highly sought after, with the "Map of Europe" and "Map showing Portugal" being prime examples. De Wit's impact on history is further highlighted by his role in the "Escape of Steyn and De Wit, " an event documented in an illustration from "After Pretoria: The Guerilla War. " With a career spanning over six decades and a production number of approximately 986, 455 maps, De Wit's legacy continues to inspire and inform our understanding of the world.