Visscher 1689 Map of Ireland Art Print | Historic Irish Cartography

Map of Ireland (c.1689) – Nicolaes Visscher II

Master Edition Museum-Quality Fine Art Print (40×50 cm / 16×20″)

First published circa 1689 at the height of Amsterdam’s Golden Age of cartography, this distinguished map of Ireland by Nicolaes Visscher II represents one of the finest engraved interpretations of the island from the late seventeenth century.

Issued during the reign of William III and Mary II, the composition combines geographic authority with decorative refinement. Provincial boundaries, rivers, coastal inlets, and settlements are rendered with precision, while elaborate baroque cartouches frame the map as both political statement and artistic object.

Produced in the renowned Visscher workshop, the engraving reflects the intellectual and commercial dominance of Dutch mapmakers in European publishing during this period. Today, it stands as both historical document and refined decorative statement.

Master Edition – Materials & Craftsmanship

• Size: 40 × 50 cm / 16 × 20″
• Paper: Premium heavyweight matte fine-art paper
• Weight: 250 gsm
• Finish: Smooth, uncoated, non-reflective surface with refined white tone
• Printing: Archival giclée using long-life pigment inks
• Archival Standard: Acid-free for museum-grade longevity
• Sustainability: FSC-certified or equivalent responsibly sourced paper
• Border: Clean white margin for professional framing

Historical Significance

Seventeenth-century Amsterdam was the centre of European cartographic production. The Visscher family name became synonymous with engraving excellence, producing maps that were collected not only for navigation but for scholarship and display.

This Master Edition preserves the tonal depth and intricate copperplate linework of the original engraving, offering a gallery-standard reproduction designed for long-term conservation and refined interior presentation.

Placement & Display

• Libraries and private studies
• Heritage-inspired interiors
• Genealogy and county history collections
• Professional offices and legal chambers
• Irish diaspora homes

A museum-grade reproduction of one of the great engraved maps of Ireland — combining historical authority, decorative elegance, and archival craftsmanship.