Antique Map of Ceylon by Janssonius (1651)

Description: Antique map titled 'Insula Ceilan quae incolis Tenarisin dicitur'. Antique map of Ceylon made after P. Kaerius. With an ornamental title cartouche and German title above the map. This map originates from 'Atlas Minor' by G. Mercator. Published by J. Janssonius, 1651. 

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.