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Famous Portraits of Mercator and Jodocus Hondius
"Gerardus Mercator... Iudocus Hondius...", Hondius
Subject: Portrait
Period: 1619 (published)
Publication: Gerardi Mercatoris - Atlas sive Cosmographicae
Color: Hand Color
Size:
17.8 x 15.1 inches
45.2 x 38.4 cm
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Coletta Hondius engraved this exquisite portrait in tribute to her late husband, Jodocus Hondius, who is shown seated opposite his predecessor, Gerard Mercator. The two great Dutch mapmakers are depicted surrounded by the implements of their trade. The fine portrait is set within an elaborate strap work frame that encompasses a map of Europe. It appeared in the Atlas from 1613 onwards. Latin text on verso.
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Condition: B+
A crisp impression on a bright sheet with small spot in the image at right and minor professional repairs along the centerfold.
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,300
Price: $750
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