Claes Jansz. the Younger Visscher: Cartographer of a Golden Age The name Claes Jansz. Visscher, particularly in his younger years, might seem somewhat understated amidst the grand narratives of 17th-century Dutch art and commerce. Yet, this Amsterdam mapmaker and print publisher quietly exerted an immense influence on the visual landscape of his time, becoming a pivotal figure in shaping both the practical realities of navigation and the aesthetic sensibilities of a burgeoning republic. Born in Amsterdam around 1587, Visscher’s career unfolded during the Dutch Golden Age – a period of unprec…