Map of Denmark Divided into Dioceses – G. & L. Valk, ca. 1690
€ 550
Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)
Date
1690
Technique
Engraved
Sheet size
52.5 × 61 cm (20.7 × 24.0 in)
Condition
Good
Reference
BG-12242-2
What the condition grades mean
Excellent
Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
Very good
Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
Good
Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
Fair
Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.
Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.
Condition
Good, with old hand coloring. Slight toning to the edges and minor faint vertical fold as issued. No tears or repairs. A clean and attractive sheet.
About this sheet
Map of Denmark Divided into Dioceses – G. & L. Valk, ca. 1700
Detailed antique map titled "Regnum Daniae, divisum in Dioeceses Arhusiam, Albergum, Viborgum, et Ripam," showing Denmark and parts of northern Germany and southern Sweden. This map, published by the noted Dutch mapmakers Gerard and Leonard Valk around 1700, presents an ecclesiastical division of the Danish kingdom, highlighting dioceses including Aarhus, Aalborg, Viborg, and Ribe.
The cartography is clear and finely engraved, with the landmasses filled with place names, forested areas, rivers, and cities. Coastal outlines are finely drawn and surrounded by a grid of rhumb lines, suggesting the map’s use for both administrative and nautical purposes. The emphasis on diocesan boundaries provides valuable historical insight into church governance in early modern Scandinavia. A decorative title cartouche graces the upper portion, and the whole is surrounded by a neatline typical of Valk maps.
This map is a strong example of the Valk family's work—Gerard and Leonard were known for continuing the legacy of earlier cartographers like Blaeu and Janssonius, and their atlases remained widely used in the early 18th century.
Condition report: Good, with old hand coloring. Slight toning to the edges and minor faint vertical fold as issued. No tears or repairs. A clean and attractive sheet.
Framing tips: A gold-leaf frame or natural oak, paired with a cream or off-white mat, will enhance the antique feel. Consider museum glass to reduce reflection and preserve detail.
