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Detailed Original Antique Map of the Picardy Region of France, 1657

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Antique map of France titled 'Picardia vera et inferior'. Detailed map of the Picardy region of France. This map originates from 'Atlas Novus, Sive Theatrum Orbis Orbis Terrarum: In quo Galliae, Helvetiae (..)' by J. Janssonius (1656-1657). Artists and engravers: Johannes Janssonius also known as Jan Jansson (1588-1664) was born in Arnhem, Netherlands. His father was a bookseller and publisher (Jan Janszoon the Elder). When he married the daughter of the cartographer Jodocus Hondius he also set up a business as book publisher in Amsterdam. His first map was published in 1616. Around 15 years later he set up a partnership with his brother in law Hondius add issued further editions of the Mercator/Hondius atlas. After his death his heirs still have published several maps. Many of his plates have been acquired by Pieter Schenk and Gerard Valk.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19.69 in (50 cm)Width: 23.43 in (59.5 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
    1650-1659
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1657
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Original, contemporary hand coloring. Latin text on verso. Please study image carefully.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG-11260 1stDibs: LU3054327092622

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