BG-12390-30

Antique Map of the Region of Beauce by Janssonius (c.1650)

  • Condition: Fair/good, general age-related toning. Hole/defect near Blois. Minor wear, Dutch text on verso. Please study image carefully.
  • Date: c.1650
  • Overall size: 58.5 x 50.5 cm.
  • Image size: 49.5 x 38 cm.
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.. Antique Map of the Region of Beauce by Janssonius (c.1650)

Description: Antique map of France titled 'La Beauce'. Decorative map of the region of Beauce, a natural region in northern France, located between the Seine and Loire rivers. It shows the cities of Orleans, Chartres, Blois and others. 

Artists and Engravers: Johannes Janssonius also known as Jan Jansson (1588-1664) was born 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 his heirs still have published several maps. Many of his plates have been acquired by Pieter Schenk and Gerard Valk.