Old, antique map - City plan and view of Amsterdam by J. De Ram c. 1690
This scarce and beautiful map of Amsterdam was made after a map of Frederik de Wit, published in 1671. Apart from the map and legend, we see a profile (middle under) and two decorations (left and right under). The four women represent the four continents: Europe with a bull (Zeus); Asia with a camel; Africa with a lion; and America with an alligator. Adriaen van de Velde made the original drawings.
Johannes de Ram (1648-1693)
Johannes de Ram was an Amsterdam engraver, publisher, globe maker, and art dealer. He issued atlases with maps by various geographers and produced some maps himself. De Ram seems to have played a particular role in transferring copperplates originating from the Blaeu's.
Amstelodami Veteris et Novissimi Delineatio per Joannem de Ram
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City plan and view of Amsterdam by J. De Ram.
Title: Amstelodami Veteris et Novissimi Delineatio per Joannem de Ram.
Date: c. 1690.
Copper engraving, printed on paper.
Size (not including margins): 495 x 575mm (19½ x 22¾ inches).
Verso: Blank.
Condition: Hand coloured, with a new lower margin preserving the original plate mark.
Condition Rating: A.
Separate publication.
From: Dutch Composite Atlas, c. 1690.
This scarce and beautiful map of Amsterdam was made after a map of Frederik de Wit, published in 1671. Apart from the map and legend, we see a profile (middle under) and two decorations (left and right under). The four women represent the four continents: Europe with a bull (Zeus); Asia with a camel; Africa with a lion; and America with an alligator. Adriaen van de Velde made the original drawings.
Johannes de Ram (1648-1693)
Johannes de Ram was an Amsterdam engraver, publisher, globe maker, and art dealer. He issued atlases with maps by various geographers and produced some maps himself. De Ram seems to have played a particular role in transferring copperplates originating from the Blaeu's.