Orbis Geographica

Hondius' 1600s Orbis Geographica world map

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529 wooden pieces / 470x330x5mm (approx. 18.5x13x0.25") The renowned cartographer, Jodocus Hondius, was born 1563 in Wakken (West Flanders). He became a globe maker and map engraver and In 1593 he set up his business in Amsterdam. He was one of the most important engravers of his time and engraved maps for van den Keere, Waghenaer and Speed. Henricus Hondius, the mapmaker, was the son of Joducus, whose portrait is featured in the bottom left corner. The map also includes portraits of Gerardus Mercator, Claudius Ptolemy, and Julius Caesar.

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