Holstein

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Hand-Colored Original Copperplate Engraving by Joan. Janssonius, depicting Holstein. Published Amsterdam, 1650. Sheet: 380 by 505mm (15 by 20 inches).. A fine and original hand-colored example of Janssonius's celebrated cartographic work, documenting this region of Germany with the precision and decorative artistry characteristic of the 16500s. Johannes Janssonius (1588-1664) was one of the foremost Dutch cartographers and publishers of the 17th century, based in Amsterdam. A son-in-law of Jodocus Hondius, he continued the great Mercator-Hondius atlas tradition and was a fierce rival of Joan Blaeu. His multi-volume atlases -- published under the Mercator/Hondius/Janssonius imprint -- were standard reference works of the age, known for accurate engraving and fine hand coloring. Janssonius maps represent the very best of the Dutch Golden Age of cartography and are held in major collections worldwide. This original copperplate engraving, with original hand coloring depicts the region of Holstein, published in Amsterdam, 1650. The map features a decorative Baroque cartouche containing the title inscription. A distance scale is incorporated within the cartouche or alongside it. An inset map is included, providing additional geographic context. The map records the political and geographic boundaries of the region as understood in 1650, offering a fascinating window into the history of German territorial organization. Sheet measures 380 by 505mm (15 by 20 inches).. In good condition overall, with minor signs of age appropriate for a 17th-century engraving. Minor defects: light water staining. Ready to frame.

Holstein - Joan. Janssonius ∑ Hand-Colored Original Copperplate Engraving ∑ Amsterdam 1650