Bilder Henricus Hondius (1597–1651) – Map of the Kingdom of Aragon – Hand-colored engraving (17th Century)

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This hand-colored engraved map provides a comprehensive cartographic representation of the Kingdom of Aragon, titled Novissima Arragoniae Regni Tabula. Based on the survey by the Portuguese cartographer João Baptista Lavanha, the map details the region's diverse topography, from the peaks of the Pyrenees in the north to the fertile valleys of the Ebro river. The composition is enriched with decorative elements, including an ornate title cartouche in the upper left corner and a dedication cartouche in the lower left featuring the coat of arms of Aragon supported by cherubs. This work originates from the renowned Mercator-Hondius atlas, a definitive source of geographical knowledge in Europe during the seventeenth century. 

Henricus Hondius II was a distinguished Dutch engraver, cartographer, and publisher who played a pivotal role in the Golden Age of Dutch cartography. As the son of the famous mapmaker Jodocus Hondius, he continued the family legacy by expanding and updating the celebrated Mercator-Hondius Atlas. Collaborating with his brother-in-law Jan Jansson, Hondius produced maps that were noted for their elegant engraving style, geographical accuracy, and aesthetic appeal. His firm in Amsterdam became one of the leading cartographic publishing houses of the era, competing directly with the rival Blaeu family and disseminating geographical knowledge to a global audience. 

Artist or Maker: Henricus Hondius. 

Dimensions: Approximately 38 cm x 50 cm. 

Medium: Hand-colored engraving. 

Date: (17th Century).

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