Polus Antarcticus

Polus Antarcticus is a top rare ancient map realized in 1650 by Johannes Janssonius (1588-1664).

Good conditions.

From Atlantis majoris quinta pars, Orbem maritimum [Novus Atlas, volume V: carte marittime]. Amsterdam: Janssonius, 1650. Technique is etching and they are hand watercolored, with coeval watercoloring.

First edition of this famous work by Janssonius also known as the "Waterwereld"; It is the first "maritime atlas (in the true sense of the word) printed in the Netherlands" (Koeman) and published as the fifth volume of the Atlas Novus.

 

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T-141111
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Polus Antarcticus is a top rare ancient map realized in 1650 by Johannes Janssonius (1588-1664).

Good conditions.

From Atlantis majoris quinta pars, Orbem maritimum [Novus Atlas, volume V: carte marittime]. Amsterdam: Janssonius, 1650. Technique is etching and they are hand watercolored, with coeval watercoloring.

First edition of this famous work by Janssonius also known as the "Waterwereld"; It is the first "maritime atlas (in the true sense of the word) printed in the Netherlands" (Koeman) and published as the fifth volume of the Atlas Novus.

 

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SKU
T-141111
Artist
Johannes Janssonius
Typology
Original Maps
Technique
Etching, Watercolour
Period
1650-1699
Year
1650s
Signature
Not signed
Conditions
Good (minor cosmetic wear)
Dimensions (cm)
47.5 x 59 x 0.1
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