Tartaria

This beautiful map of the Tartary, first published by Jodocus Hondius in Amsterdam in 1606, vividly depicts East Asia, with a focus on Tartary, Central Asia, and Asiatic Russia.

Noteworthy features include a prominent Great Wall of China, Korea depicted as an island, an early representation of America's northwest coast, and the marked Strait of Anian. The map extends westward to the Black Sea and Russia, adorned with decorative vignettes providing insights into the nomadic tribes of the region.

In the 17th century, marked by European exploration and a thirst for understanding unknown regions, East Asia held particular intrigue for scholars, traders, and governments. This map captures that fascination, reflecting the uncertainties and misconceptions of the time. From the French edition of the Mercator-Hondius Atlas of 1633. French text on verso.

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Russia - Hondius, Jodocus - Tartaria