Nicolaes Visscher: A Life in Cartography and Engraving Born: January 25, 1618, Amsterdam, Netherlands Died: September 11, 1679, Amsterdam, Netherlands Nationality: Dutch Known for: Engravings, Cartography, Publishing Early Life and Family Background Nicolaes Visscher was born into a family deeply rooted in the art world of 17th-century Netherlands. He was the son of Claes Janszoon Visscher, himself a renowned engraver and cartographer. This familial connection provided Nicolaes with early exposure to the craft and likely served as his primary training ground. The Visscher fa…