Naples.

Fer, de Nicolas ( 1646 - 1720 ) Paris

Published by Artist: Fer de Nicolas ( - 1720 ) Paris issued in: Paris; - Nicolas de Fer ( 1646 - 1720 in Paris) was a French cartographer and geographer He also was an engraver and publisher De Fer was the youngest of three sons of Antoine de Fer who was also a cartographer When he was 12 he became the apprentice of Parisian engraver Louis Spirinx and made his first map of the Canal du Midi at the age of 23 After the death of his father in June 1673 de Fer was so successful at improving the firm that in 1690 he became the official geographer to Louis Dauphin of France With support from the Spanish and French Royal Families de Fer also became official geographer for Philip V and Louis XIV the kings of Spain and France respectively Because of this his map, 1646

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Technic: Copper print, colorit: original colored, condition: Perfect condition, size (in cm): 22,5 x 33,5 cm cm; - Bird's eye view of Naples with harbour and sailing ships in front. Below a city index. Seller Inventory # EUI4888_500

Bibliographic Details

Title: Naples.

Publisher: Artist: Fer de Nicolas ( - 1720 ) Paris issued in: Paris; - Nicolas de Fer ( 1646 - 1720 in Paris) was a French cartographer and geographer He also was an engraver and publisher De Fer was the youngest of three sons of Antoine de Fer who was also a cartographer When he was 12 he became the apprentice of Parisian engraver Louis Spirinx and made his first map of the Canal du Midi at the age of 23 After the death of his father in June 1673 de Fer was so successful at improving the firm that in 1690 he became the official geographer to Louis Dauphin of France With support from the Spanish and French Royal Families de Fer also became official geographer for Philip V and Louis XIV the kings of Spain and France respectively Because of this his map

Publication Date: 1646