Peru

Coloured map of Peru. Printed in Amsterdam by Janssonius in 1633.

Reference 12868

Description

Beautiful antique map of Peru by Johannes Janssonius. Showing Peru with an eastward orientation, delineates the colony along its Pacific coast. The rugged, mountainous terrain dominates the interior, extending towards the top of the map and the decorative cartouche. The sharp peaks illustrate the challenging landscape of the area.

The rivers, marked on the map, guide us to various settlements denoted by small buildings or dots, reflecting their sizes. Lake Titicaca takes a prominent position, featuring several islands within its boundaries. At sea, three sailing ships underscore Peru's vital role in commerce and trade, while two sea monsters serve as a nod to the Pacific Ocean's inherent perils. In the upper left corner, a visually striking strapwork cartouche with delicate floral patterns surrounding the simple. This map not only offers geographical insights but also captures the artistic embellishments of the Dutch Golden Age.

From the French edition of the Mercator-Hondius Atlas printed in 1633.

Details

Cartographer	Johannes Janssonius
Title	Peru
Publisher, Year	Janssonius, Amsterdam, 1633
Plate Size	37.8 x 48.5 cm (14.9 x 19.1 inches)
Sheet Size	48.0 x 56.6 cm (18.9 x 22.3 inches)
Reference	Van der Krogt, P.: Koeman's Atlantes Neerlandici, 9820:1.

Condition

Excellent conditions.

Cartographer

Johannes Janssonius also known as Jan Jansson was born 1588 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 in 1664, his heirs still have published several maps. Many of his plates have been acquired by Pieter Schenk and Gerard Valk.

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Coloured map of Peru. Printed in Amsterdam by Janssonius in 1633.

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