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 Fine Art. Antique Prints, Maps and Drawings / 17-01-2026, 18:00 CET

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This topographical engraving presents a detailed bird's-eye plan of the fortified citadel of Charlemont, strategically positioned overlooking the Meuse river in the Ardennes region. The composition highlights the fortress's formidable defensive structure, characterized by a long, irregular circuit of walls and bastions adapted to the steep rocky terrain. Inside the fortifications, a grid of streets and military buildings is visible, demonstrating the organized layout of this stronghold. A decorative strapwork cartouche in the lower right corner displays the title CHARLEMONT. This work is derived from the pocket editions of the Descrittione di tutti i Paesi Bassi, a seminal historical and geographical survey of the Low Countries that was widely published throughout the late sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. Lodovico Guicciardini was an Italian merchant, historian, and writer who spent the majority of his life in Antwerp, the commercial hub of northern Europe. He is best known for his magnum opus, Descrittione di tutti i Paesi Bassi, which provided an unprecedented and comprehensive account of the region's geography, history, and economic prosperity. Guicciardini’s work, illustrated with numerous maps and city views, served as the definitive guide to the Netherlands for over a century, offering invaluable insights into the urban and cultural landscape of the Dutch Golden Age. Artist or Maker: Lodovico Guicciardini. Dimensions: Approximately 16 cm x 18 cm. Medium: Engraving. Date: (17th Century). Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Lodovico Guicciardini (1521–1589) – Map of the Fortress of Charlemont – Engraving (17th Century)

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This hand-colored engraved map provides a comprehensive cartographic representation of the Kingdom of France, labeled Gallia. The detailed composition spans from the English Channel and the coast of Brittany in the west to the borders of Germany and Italy in the east, and from the Low Countries in the north to the Pyrenees and the Mediterranean Sea in the south. The map is embellished with a large decorative cartouche in the lower left corner featuring the title flanked by allegorical figures representing abundance, while the Royal Coat of Arms of France, bearing three fleurs-de-lis, adorns the upper right corner. Maritime elements, including sailing vessels and a compass rose, decorate the ocean areas, reflecting the artistic standards of seventeenth-century atlas production. This work originates from the renowned Mercator-Hondius atlas, which served as a primary geographic reference throughout Europe. Henricus Hondius II was a distinguished Dutch engraver, cartographer, and publisher who played a pivotal role in the Golden Age of Dutch cartography. As the son of the famous mapmaker Jodocus Hondius, he continued the family legacy by expanding and updating the celebrated Mercator-Hondius Atlas. Collaborating with his brother-in-law Jan Jansson, Hondius produced maps that were noted for their elegant engraving style, geographical accuracy, and aesthetic appeal. His firm in Amsterdam became one of the leading cartographic publishing houses of the era, competing directly with the rival Blaeu family and disseminating geographical knowledge to a global audience. Artist or Maker: Henricus Hondius. Dimensions: Approximately 48 cm x 56 cm. Medium: Hand-colored engraving. Date: (17th Century). Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Henricus Hondius (1597–1651) – Map of France – Hand-colored engraving (17th Century)

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This hand-colored engraved map provides a detailed cartographic representation of the northern regions of Spain, specifically León, Biscay, and Guipúzcoa. The composition captures the rugged topography of the area, featuring the Cantabrian Mountains and the coastline along the Bay of Biscay, which is embellished with sailing ships. A large, ornate strapwork cartouche in the lower right corner displays the title Legionis, Biscaiæ et Guipiscoæ Typus, while a smaller cartouche at the bottom provides a scale bar. This map originates from the renowned Mercator-Hondius atlas, a definitive source of geographical knowledge in Europe during the seventeenth century. Henricus Hondius II was a distinguished Dutch engraver, cartographer, and publisher who played a pivotal role in the Golden Age of Dutch cartography. As the son of the famous mapmaker Jodocus Hondius, he continued the family legacy by expanding and updating the celebrated Mercator-Hondius Atlas. Collaborating with his brother-in-law Jan Jansson, Hondius produced maps that were noted for their elegant engraving style, geographical accuracy, and aesthetic appeal. His firm in Amsterdam became one of the leading cartographic publishing houses of the era, competing directly with the rival Blaeu family and disseminating geographical knowledge to a global audience. Artist or Maker: Henricus Hondius. Dimensions: Approximately 38 cm x 50 cm. Medium: Hand-colored engraving. Date: (17th Century). Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Henricus Hondius (1597–1651) – Map of León, Biscay, and Guipúzcoa (France) – Hand-colored engraving (17th Century)

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This hand-colored engraved map provides a comprehensive cartographic representation of the Kingdom of Aragon, titled Novissima Arragoniae Regni Tabula. Based on the survey by the Portuguese cartographer João Baptista Lavanha, the map details the region's diverse topography, from the peaks of the Pyrenees in the north to the fertile valleys of the Ebro river. The composition is enriched with decorative elements, including an ornate title cartouche in the upper left corner and a dedication cartouche in the lower left featuring the coat of arms of Aragon supported by cherubs. This work originates from the renowned Mercator-Hondius atlas, a definitive source of geographical knowledge in Europe during the seventeenth century.&nbsp; Henricus Hondius II was a distinguished Dutch engraver, cartographer, and publisher who played a pivotal role in the Golden Age of Dutch cartography. As the son of the famous mapmaker Jodocus Hondius, he continued the family legacy by expanding and updating the celebrated Mercator-Hondius Atlas. Collaborating with his brother-in-law Jan Jansson, Hondius produced maps that were noted for their elegant engraving style, geographical accuracy, and aesthetic appeal. His firm in Amsterdam became one of the leading cartographic publishing houses of the era, competing directly with the rival Blaeu family and disseminating geographical knowledge to a global audience.&nbsp; Artist or Maker: Henricus Hondius.&nbsp; Dimensions: Approximately 38 cm x 50 cm.&nbsp; Medium: Hand-colored engraving.&nbsp; Date: (17th Century). Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Henricus Hondius (1597–1651) – Map of the Kingdom of Aragon – Hand-colored engraving (17th Century)

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This hand-colored engraved map provides a detailed cartographic representation of East Friesland (Ostfriesland), titled Typus Frisiae Orientalis. The map details the coastal region along the Wadden Sea (Oceani Germanici Pars), including the chain of East Frisian Islands such as Borkum, Juist, and Norderney. The interior geography shows the network of dikes, moors, and settlements characteristic of the low-lying German territory. The composition is richly decorated with a large title cartouche in the lower left featuring a surveyor holding a compass, and two prominent coats of arms in the upper corners representing the local nobility and the Holy Roman Empire. An inset map in the lower right provides a more localized view of the Reiderland region. This work originates from the renowned Mercator-Hondius atlas, a definitive source of geographical knowledge in Europe during the seventeenth century. Henricus Hondius II was a distinguished Dutch engraver, cartographer, and publisher who played a pivotal role in the Golden Age of Dutch cartography. As the son of the famous mapmaker Jodocus Hondius, he continued the family legacy by expanding and updating the celebrated Mercator-Hondius Atlas. Collaborating with his brother-in-law Jan Jansson, Hondius produced maps that were noted for their elegant engraving style, geographical accuracy, and aesthetic appeal. His firm in Amsterdam became one of the leading cartographic publishing houses of the era, competing directly with the rival Blaeu family and disseminating geographical knowledge to a global audience. Artist or Maker: Henricus Hondius. Dimensions: Approximately 38 cm x 50 cm. Medium: Hand-colored engraving. Date: (17th Century). Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Henricus Hondius (1597–1651) – Map of East Friesland (German) – Hand-colored engraving (17th Century)

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This hand-colored engraved map provides a detailed cartographic representation of the Danish island of Funen, titled Fionia. The map illustrates the island's central position within the Danish archipelago, surrounded by the Little Belt to the west and the Great Belt to the east, with neighboring islands such as Langeland, Ærø, and Als clearly delineated. The interior topography highlights the region's scattered forests, numerous settlements, and coastal inlets. The composition is embellished with a decorative strapwork title cartouche in the lower center and elegant calligraphic flourishes in the open sea areas. This work originates from the renowned Mercator-Hondius atlas, a definitive source of geographical knowledge in Europe during the seventeenth century. Henricus Hondius II was a distinguished Dutch engraver, cartographer, and publisher who played a pivotal role in the Golden Age of Dutch cartography. As the son of the famous mapmaker Jodocus Hondius, he continued the family legacy by expanding and updating the celebrated atlas projects initiated by Gerard Mercator. Collaborating with his brother-in-law Jan Jansson, Hondius produced maps that were noted for their elegant engraving style, geographical accuracy, and aesthetic appeal. His firm in Amsterdam became one of the leading cartographic publishing houses of the era, competing directly with the rival Blaeu family and disseminating geographical knowledge to a global audience. Artist or Maker: Henricus Hondius and Gerard Mercator. Dimensions: Approximately 38 cm x 50 cm. Medium: Hand-colored engraving. Date: (17th Century). Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. Condition issues including minor pinholes, short tears and small areas of paper loss. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Henricus Hondius (1597–1651) – Map of Funen (Fionia) – Hand-colored engraving (17th Century)

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This hand-colored engraved map provides a comprehensive cartographic representation of the Iberian Peninsula, titled Typus Hispaniae. The map details the kingdoms of Spain and Portugal, delineating regional boundaries, major mountain ranges, and river systems such as the Tagus and Ebro. The surrounding waters, including the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea, are decorated with sailing vessels and a compass rose. The composition is enriched with two prominent decorative elements: a large strapwork title cartouche in the upper right corner and the Royal Coat of Arms of Spain topped with a crown in the lower right. This work originates from the renowned Mercator-Hondius atlas, which represented the pinnacle of Dutch cartographic publishing in the seventeenth century. Henricus Hondius II was a distinguished Dutch engraver, cartographer, and publisher who played a pivotal role in the Golden Age of Dutch cartography. As the son of the famous mapmaker Jodocus Hondius, he continued the family legacy by expanding and updating the celebrated atlas projects initiated by Gerard Mercator. Collaborating with his brother-in-law Jan Jansson, Hondius produced maps that were noted for their elegant engraving style, geographical accuracy, and aesthetic appeal. His firm in Amsterdam became one of the leading cartographic publishing houses of the era, competing directly with the rival Blaeu family and disseminating geographical knowledge to a global audience. Artist or Maker: Henricus Hondius and Gerard Mercator. Dimensions: Approximately 38 cm x 50 cm. Medium: Hand-colored engraving. Date: (17th Century). Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.