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 strapwork 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 nice impression on a faintly toned sheet with a black streak in the image adjacent to Hondius and light, marginal soiling. There are professional repairs to some separations along the centerfold and to several tears confined to the edges of the sheet.