Mapmaker Collection

Antique Double-Hemisphere World Map, 1686 (coloured coloured engraving
2630127 Antique Double-Hemisphere World Map, 1686 (coloured coloured engraving by Bormeester, Joachim (d.1702); Private Collection; (add.info)

The invincible armada
3329972 The invincible armada; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Sir Robert Dudley, Duke of Northumberland, c1600. Creator: Nicholas Hilliard
Sir Robert Dudley, Duke of Northumberland, c1600

Portrait of Petrus Bertius, Professor at Leiden, 1700-1732. Creator: Arnoud van Halen
Portrait of Petrus Bertius, Professor at Leiden, 1700-1732

Johan François Adriaan Cateau van Rosevelt... 1885. Creator: Lovera
Johan Francois Adriaan Cateau van Rosevelt, Chief of the Construction Department and Agent General of Immigration in Suriname, 1885

The Art Gallery of Jan Gildemeester Jansz, 1794-1795. Creator: Adriaan De Lelie
The Art Gallery of Jan Gildemeester Jansz, 1794-1795. In 1792, Gildemeester, a merchant, turned two large rooms at his house on Amsterdam's Herengracht into an art gallery

Geological Survey art room, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Geological Survey art room, [Washington, DC], between 1910 and 1920. [Map-making]

Portrait of Girolamo Ruscelli, 1566. Creator: Nicolo Nelli
Portrait of Girolamo Ruscelli, 1566

Map of California shown as an island, c 1650. Creator: Johannes Vingboons
Map of California shown as an island, c 1650. This map from around 1650 shows California as an island. A half-century would pass before Spanish explorers determined with certainty that California was

Carte re´duite des de´couvertes des Russes, entre l'Asie et l'Amerique, (1747?). This French map of Alaska, Siberia, and the North Pacific, published in 1747

General Map of Ekaterinoslav Province: Showing Postal and Major Roads, Stations and the... 1821
General Map of Ekaterinoslav Province: Showing Postal and Major Roads, Stations and the Distance in Versts between Them, 1821

General Map of Kharkiv Province: Showing Postal and Major Roads, Stations and the... 1821
General Map of Kharkiv Province: Showing Postal and Major Roads, Stations and the Distance in Versts between Them, 1821. This 1821 map of Kharkiv Provinceis from a larger work

General Map of Tver Province: Showing Postal and Major Roads, Stations and the... 1821
General Map of Tver Province: Showing Postal and Major Roads, Stations and the Distance in Versts between Them, 1821. This 1821 map of Tver Provinceis from a larger work

General Map of Novgorod Province: Showing Postal and Major Roads, Stations and the... 1821
General Map of Novgorod Province: Showing Postal and Major Roads, Stations and the Distance in Versts between Them, 1821. This 1821 map of Novgorod Provinceis from a larger work

General Map of Bessarabia: Showing Postal and Major Roads, Stations and the... 1821
General Map of Bessarabia: Showing Postal and Major Roads, Stations and the Distance in Versts between Them, 1821. This 1821 map of Bessarabia is from a larger work

General Map of Minsk Province: Showing Postal and Major Roads, Stations and the... 1821
General Map of Minsk Province: Showing Postal and Major Roads, Stations and the Distance in Versts between Them, 1821. This 1821 map of Minsk Province is from a larger work

General Map of Vitebsk Province: Showing Postal and Major Roads, Stations and the... 1820
General Map of Vitebsk Province: Showing Postal and Major Roads, Stations and the Distance in Versts between Them, 1820. This 1820 map of Vitebsk Provinceis from a larger work

General Map of Saint Petersburg Province: Showing Postal and Major Roads, Stations and the... 1820
General Map of Saint Petersburg Province: Showing Postal and Major Roads, Stations and the Distance in Versts between Them, 1820

General Map of Livland Province: Showing Postal and Major Roads, Stations and the... 1820
General Map of Livland Province: Showing Postal and Major Roads, Stations and the Distance in Versts between Them, 1820. This 1820 map of Livland Provinceis from a larger work

General Map of Courland Province: Showing Postal and Major Roads, Stations and the... 1820
General Map of Courland Province: Showing Postal and Major Roads, Stations and the Distance in Versts between Them, 1820. This 1820 map of Courland Province is from a larger work

General Map of Vilnius Province: Showing Postal and Major Roads, Stations and the... 1820
General Map of Vilnius Province: Showing Postal and Major Roads, Stations and the Distance in Versts between Them, 1820. This 1820 map of Vilnius Provinceis from a larger work

Map of the City of London by John Ogilby 1676. Ogilby (also Ogelby, Oglivie - 16001676) was a Scottish translator, impresario and cartographer

Portrait of Arthur Carl Victor Schott (1814-1875), Before 1875. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Arthur Carl Victor Schott (1814-1875), Before 1875

Portrait of Increase Allen Lapham (1811-1875) - Examining the Wisconsin Meteorite, Circa 1868

Portrait of William Henry Holmes, 1890s. Creator: United States National Museum
Portrait of William Henry Holmes, 1890s

Ptolemaic Map of Italy, 1482 (coloured litho)
STC221897 Ptolemaic Map of Italy, 1482 (coloured litho) by Germanus, Nicolaus (fl.1464-71); Private Collection; (add.info)

Paul Sandby Esquire, pub. c. 1787 (engraving)
2636978 Paul Sandby Esquire, pub. c.1787 (engraving) by Jean, Philip (1755-1802) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paul Sandby (1731-1809); ); The Stapleton Collection; British

Antique Dutch World Map, 1689 (coloured engraving)
2630129 Antique Dutch World Map, 1689 (coloured engraving) by Netherlandish School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Self-portrait of Augustin Hirschvogel, German artist, mathematician and cartographer (engraving)
3646539 Self-portrait of Augustin Hirschvogel, German artist, mathematician and cartographer (engraving) by Hirschvogel, Augustin (1503-53); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sebastian Munster (1488-1552), 1884-90 (phototype)
1001995 Sebastian MAonster (1488-1552), 1884-90 (phototype) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sebastian MAonster (1489-1552) German cartographer, cosmographer

Julius Bien, 1886. Creator: George Da Maduro Peixotto
Julius Bien, 1886

Dr. William H. Holmes, 1931. Creator: Edmund Hodgson Smart
Dr. William H. Holmes, 1931

Trade Card for Thomas Jefferys, Engraver, Geographer, and Printseller, 18th century

Vera Effigies Guilielmi Burton / L. L. Baccalaurei, 1657-58. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Vera Effigies Guilielmi Burton / L.L. Baccalaurei, 1657-58

Trade card for John Dower, geographical engraver and draughtsman, 19th century

Copying Maps, Photographic Headquarters, Petersburg, Virginia, March 1865

John Charles Fremont 1813 To 1890. American General In Civil War, Mapmaker And Explorer Of The Far West. From Painting By Alonzo Chappel

Simon Panser
SIMON PANSER Dutch mathematician, astronomer and mapmaker who mapped the eclipse of 1748. Date: CIRCA 1748

Abraham Ortelius (1527-98) illustration from Volume IV of Narrative and Critical
BAL110208 Abraham Ortelius (1527-98) illustration from Volume IV of Narrative and Critical History of America, 1886 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English

Abraham Ortelius, Dutch cartographer C017 / 7989
Abraham Ortelius (1527-1598), Dutch cartographer. In 1570, Ortelius published his most famous work, the Theatrum orbis terrarum (Theatre of the Whole World). This was the first modern world atlas

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"Unveiling the World: A Journey through Time and Space with the Mapmaker" Step into a realm where history unfolds, as ancient maps whisper tales of exploration and discovery. An Antique Double-Hemisphere World Map from 1686 takes us back to an era when cartography was both art and science, capturing the imagination of adventurers. Intricate details come alive in the Map of the City of London by John Ogilby, transporting us to bustling streets and hidden corners of this vibrant metropolis in 1676. Ogilby's meticulous work reveals a city teeming with life, waiting to be explored. The enigmatic Portrait of Arthur Carl Victor Schott beckons us closer, inviting us to unravel his story before his untimely demise in 1875. Created by an unknown artist, this captivating portrait leaves us wondering about Schott's accomplishments and dreams. Next, we encounter Increase Allen Lapham examining the Wisconsin Meteorite through a thought-provoking portrait. This glimpse into Lapham's world offers insight into his scientific pursuits and fascination with celestial wonders. William Henry Holmes comes alive before our eyes in a mesmerizing portrait from the 1890s. As we gaze upon him, we sense his passion for archaeology and anthropology radiating from every brushstroke—a testament to his contributions that shaped our understanding of human history. Traveling further back in time, we encounter a Ptolemaic Map of Italy from 1482—an exquisite piece showcasing early attempts at mapping regions accurately. Its colored litho technique adds depth to its beauty while revealing how knowledge expanded throughout centuries. Paul Sandby Esquire invites us on an artistic journey through cobbled streets and picturesque landscapes captured in an engraving dating back to approximately 1787. Sandby's talent shines as he immortalizes scenes that evoke nostalgia for simpler times.