Isaak Tirion (1705–1765) was a prominent Dutch publisher, mapmaker, and bookseller based in Amsterdam. Born in Utrecht, he gained distinction in the 18th century for publishing numerous atlases, maps, and historical works. Tirion’s maps often built upon earlier cartographers’ work, such as Guillaume Delisle, combining precision with decorative artistry. He published important atlases like the “Nieuwe en Beknopte Hand-atlas” (1744–1769) and maps of the New World that reflected the latest geographical discoveries. His atlases included highly accurate and detailed regional descriptions, such as those of the province of Zeeland. Collectors value Tirion’s work for its beauty, accuracy, and place as one of the last great Dutch mapmakers of the Golden Age, bridging old traditions and new styles in cartography.
