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Rare Antique Print-SYLVAE-DUCENSIS-EINDHOVEN-HERTOGENBOSCH-BRABANT-Hondius-1636
DESCRIPTION
Description: Published in Amsterdam by Henricus Hondius ca. 1636. Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Jodocus Hondius' after an anonymous artist. Jodocus Hondius born 1563 in Ghent (Flanders) and grown up there. He became a globe maker and map engraver. In 1593 set up his business in Amsterdam after he spent some years in London. He was one of the most important engravers of his time and engraved maps for van den Keere, Waghenaer or Speed. Hondius bought the plates of Mercator in 1604, added around 40 maps and published the Atlas first 1606 still under Mercators name. After his death 1612 in Amsterdam, the business was carried out by his sons Jodocus II and Henricus (1597-1651).
- Subject: Antique print, titled: 'Accuratissima Ditionis Sylvae-Ducensis Tabula.' - Detailed map of the North-Eastern part of the Duchy of Brabant in The Netherlands, with the cities: Eindhoven, Hertogenbosch, Weert and Grave. Scarse.
- Size in cm: The overall size is ca. 60.6 x 52.3 cm. The image size is ca. 59.1 x 50.7 cm.
- Size in inch: The overall size is ca. 23.9 x 20.6 inch. The image size is ca. 23.3 x 20 inch.
- Medium: Engraving on hand laid paper.