Indeed, from its first portrayal on a printed map by Diego Gutiérrez, in 1562, California was shown as part of North America by mapmakers. The inclusion of California as an island here is noteworthy as it breaks from the earlier tradition of Gerardus Mercator and Abraham Ortelius, who correctly depicted Baja California as a peninsula after explorers’ accounts in the mid- to late-sixteenth century disproved early-sixteenth century claims of a sea separating California from the rest of the North American continent. In addition to the numerous beautiful illustrations and map details, several geographic features included on this map are notable, including California as an island, the riverine networks and lakes of North America, and the coastline of Australia.Ĭalifornia is shown here as an island, reflecting a widespread belief among Europeans from the sixteenth to eighteenth centuries. These portraits are not only eye-catching and historically relevant, but also serve to establish Dutch cartography (exemplified by Hondius and Mercator) alongside the Roman cartographic tradition. The map also includes portraits of Gerardus Mercator, Claudius Ptolemy, and Julius Caesar. The mapmaker Henricus Hondius was the son of famed cartographer Joducus Hondius, whose portrait appears at bottom left. Bordered by mythical scenes and fantastic beasts, the world map itself includes charming illustrations of sailing vessels and fish, adding further visual interest to an already engaging tableau. The embellished cartouches and whimsical illustrations make this map an excellent example of baroque-style Dutch cartography. The Hondius examples, however, remain some of the most detailed and decorative. As a result of its popularity, the map served as a base for other cartographers. Four states of this map have been noted between 16. The cartouche at bottom right includes the date 1663, marking this as the third state of the map. It includes unique geographic features and lush detail throughout. One of the Most Famous and Ornately Detailed World Maps of the Seventeenth CenturyĮxcellent example of the first state of Henricus Hondius' decorative world map, first issued in the 1630 edition of the Mercator-Hondius Atlas. African Islands, including Madagascar (67).This copy is from the National Library of Scotland and we are grateful to them for providing scanned images of the atlas as part of a joint project under the guidance of Christopher Fleet, Senior Map Curator at the NLS. Regiones orientales ultra Germaniam circa Danubium. Bound as issued in vellum stamped in gilt with Blaeu device. Subsequently published in French, Dutch, German, and Spanish the Latin version was also sold with v. The first Latin edition was published in 1662. has engraved special title page, hand colored. with general title: Geographiæ Blavianæ volumen primum.
It excels in comprehensiveness, engraving, color, and overall production. For more information on Joan Blaeu and the Atlas Maior, see the National Library of Scotland website, īlaeu's 11 volume Atlas Maior is considered by many to be the greatest atlas ever published, both in its own time and even today.
Blaeu's 11 volume Atlas Maior is considered by many to be the greatest atlas ever published, both in its own time and even today.
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