Hondius World Map
Nova Totius Terrarum Orbis Geographica...Henricus Hondius (1597-1651). Engraved map with original hand color. Amsterdam, 1630. 17 1/2 x 21 3/4 inches sheet. This beautiful world map is considered to be one of the great examples from the golden age of Dutch cartography. Richly embellished with portraits of Julius Caesar, Claudius Ptolemy, Jodocus Hondius (Henricus’ father), and Gerard Mercator.
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Nova Totius Terrarum Orbis Geographica...Henricus Hondius (1597-1651). Engraved map with original hand color. Amsterdam, 1630. 17 1/2 x 21 3/4 inches sheet. This beautiful world map is considered to be one of the great examples from the golden age of Dutch cartography. Richly embellished with portraits of Julius Caesar, Claudius Ptolemy, Jodocus Hondius (Henricus’ father), and Gerard Mercator.