Beautiful Original Copper Engraved Map of Lake Geneva in Switzerland, 1613

€ 650

Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)

Date: 1613
Sheet size: 17 × 22 cm (6.7 × 8.7 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BG-11814

About this sheet

Antique map titled 'Lacus Lemanus'.

Old map of Lake Geneva with good detail of surrounding towns and villages. Decorated with a large compass rose with two sailing boats and a sea monster in the lake. Originates from 'Atlas Minor'.

Artists and Engravers: Henricus Hondius II or Hendrik Hondius the Younger (1597 – 16 August 1651) was a Dutch engraver, cartographer and publisher. He was born in Amsterdam, the son of the famous cartographer Jodocus Hondius who had started a map-making business in the city.

Condition: Very good, general age-related toning. Small worm track outside image border, French text on verso. Please study image carefully.