Print Description
An antique map showing the region of Gelderland with cities, rivers, and geographical features, with decorative cartouches and hand-colored outlines.
Made by Jodocus Hondius after own design.
Medium: Engraving with hand colouring on hand laid (verge) paper.
Sheet size: 23.5 x 18.1 cm (9.25 x 7.13 inch). Image size: 20.7 x 15.6 cm. (8.15 x 6.14 inch).
Condition: good, given age. Light foxing, soilng and creasing. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
ANTIQUE MAP, GELDERLAND, NETHERLANDS, HONDIUS, 17TH CENTURY | PCO-E14-3
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Source: unknown, to be determined.
Biography engraver: Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612) was a Flemish engraver and cartographer. He is best known for his maps of Europe and the world, as well as for his work on the Mercator atlas.
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