Hondius Collection (page 2)

MAP: STRAIT OF MAGELLAN, 1611. An early depiction of the Strait of Magellan at the tip of South America, oriented with south to north with Tierra del Fuego at the bottom of the page

Jodocus Hondius I after Thomas Talbot (Dutch, 1563 - 1611-1612), Talbots Rose: A Record of the Knights of the Garter, 1486-1589, 1589, engraving

Hendrik Hondius after Pieter Bruegel the Elder (after Hieronymus Bosch? (Dutch, 1573 - 1649 or after), The Big Fish Eat the Little Fish, c. 1619, engraving

Portrait of Gerardus Puppius Hondius, Louis Lucas, G. Lucas, c. 1650 - 1731

Landscape with ruins of a Roman temple, Esaias van de Velde, 1615 - 1616

Hendrik Hondius I after Pieter Bruegel the Elder (Dutch, 1573-1649 or after), Two Bagpipe Players, 1642, engraving

Two groups of epileptics. Copper engraving, 1642, by Henrick Hondius after Peter Bruegel the Elder, from the series
DANCING MANIA, 1642. Two groups of epileptics. Copper engraving, 1642, by Henrick Hondius after Peter Bruegel the Elder, from the series

Victims of the hysterical dancing mania of the Late Middle Ages (St. Vitus dance / Chorea)
CHOREA HYSTERIA, 1642. Victims of the hysterical dancing mania of the Late Middle Ages (St. Vitus dance/Chorea). Line engraving, 1642, after Peter Bruegel the Elder

The geographers and cartographers Gerardus Mercator (left) and Jodocus Hondius. Etching. BELGIUM. Sint-Nikls. Mercatormuseum

PRINTING, 1614. Pages from a writing book engraved by Jodocus Hondius. Amsterdam, 1614

WORLD MAP, 16th CENTURY. Map engraved by Jodocus Hondius, perhaps at London, England, about 1590, showing the track of Sir Francis Drakes circumnavigation of the globe, 1577-80

MAP OF ITALY, 1631. By Henricus Hondius, first published in 1631

MAP OF GREAT BRITAIN, 1623. Detail of Great Britain and Ireland from a map of Europe included in the Mercator Hondius atlas of 1623

MAP: COLONIAL AMERICA, 1606. Map of the American southeast from St. Augustine to Chesapeake Bay by Jodocus Hondius, 1606, drawing on the work of both John White and Jacques Lemoyne

MAP OF EUROPE, 1623. From the Mercator-Hondius Atlas

WEST AFRICAN MAP, 1606. Jodocus Hondiuss 1606 map of the West African coast from Senegal to Cape Lopez on the Gulf of Guinea

17th century map of Japan
Japan, 17th century Dutch map. These lands had not yet been accurately mapped by Europeans, and the islands of Japan (centre to centre right) are much distorted

Martin Bucer (Hondius)
MARTIN BUCER Protestant reformer from Alsace, came to England

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"Hondius: Mapping the World and Beyond in the 17th Century" Step back in time with Hondius, a renowned cartographer of the 17th century. Known for his intricate maps, he meticulously captured the essence of Europe, the New World, and South America. His detailed works provided invaluable knowledge to explorers and navigators alike. One of Hondius' notable creations was a map of Japan engraved by Jodocus Hondius himself for Gerardus Mercator's Atlas in 1606. This masterpiece showcased Japan's beauty while intriguingly depicting Korea as an island. In 1641, Henricus Hondius crafted an exquisite world map that captivated viewers with its precision and artistry. From the Arctic to the North Pole, this map offered a glimpse into uncharted territories during that era. Hondius didn't limit his talents to cartography alone; he also dabbled in other artistic endeavors. In one painting titled "A Crowd watching Bear-baiting in a Town Square, " he skillfully portrayed a lively scene filled with excitement and anticipation. Another remarkable creation by Hondius was his copper-engraving portrait of Sir Francis Drake. With meticulous attention to detail, he immortalized this legendary explorer who played a significant role in maritime history. Venturing further into exploration, Hondius created maps like "Virginiae item et Floridae Americae provinciarum nova descriptio. " These accurate depictions shed light on new frontiers across America during colonial times. However, it wasn't just serious subjects that caught Hondius' eye; he also had a playful side. In his work "Two Fools Dancing from Two and Three Fools of the Carnival" from 1642, he depicted whimsical characters engaging in joyful revelry during carnival celebrations. Throughout history books or art galleries today, we can still appreciate how Jodocus and Henricus Hondius left their mark on the world.