{"product_id":"ducatus-meklenburgicus-frederik-de-wit","title":"Ducatus Meklenburgicus - Frederik de Wit","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century map of the Duchy of Mecklenburg by the Dutch cartographer Frederik de Wit, featuring hand-coloured engravings and decorative cartouches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis map, titled Ducatus Meklenburgicus, is a fine example of the cartographic output from the workshop of Frederik de Wit in Amsterdam. De Wit was a prominent figure in the Dutch map trade during the late seventeenth century, known for his production of atlases and wall maps that combined geographical information with decorative artistry. The map depicts the Duchy of Mecklenburg, covering the region between the Baltic Sea and the Brandenburg territories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe engraving displays the characteristic aesthetic of the period, featuring a central cartouche supported by putti, which frames the title and administrative details of the duchy. A second, smaller cartouche at the bottom left provides the scale, also adorned with a figure. The topography is rendered with symbols for forests, settlements, and water bodies, typical of the era's approach to representing regional geography. The hand-applied colouration follows the conventions of the time, using soft washes to distinguish political boundaries and coastal areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDe Wit's work reflects the high demand for geographical knowledge in the Netherlands during this period, as the Dutch Republic maintained extensive trade networks. His maps were often included in composite atlases, which were assembled to order for wealthy patrons. The precision of the engraving, combined with the elaborate allegorical figures, demonstrates the balance between scientific documentation and the decorative requirements of seventeenth-century interiors. This print offers a view into the historical geography of Northern Germany, capturing the political divisions of the region as they were understood by Dutch cartographers of the late seventeenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/belgii-veteris-typus-pieter-van-der-keere\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eBelgii Veteris Typus - Pieter van der Keere by Pieter van den Keere\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/kaart-van-de-loop-van-de-rijn-en-de-maas-drossaard-burgemeesters-en-regeerders-van-zevenbergen\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eKaart van de loop van de Rijn en de Maas by Drossaard, burgemeesters en regeerders van Zevenbergen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Frederik de Wit","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59461402329423,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59461432639823,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59461432672591,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59461432705359,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59461432738127,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59461432770895,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59461432803663,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59461432836431,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59461432869199,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59461432901967,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59461432934735,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59461432967503,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Ducatus-Meklenburgicus_Poster_CompositorV1_1794372833577.jpg?v=1794373128","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/sv\/products\/ducatus-meklenburgicus-frederik-de-wit","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}