Hondius
Terrestrial Floor Globe
Reproduction Globe
Elegant and impressive in its Renaissance
craftsmanship. Tapering penny feet with masterfully hand
wrought "Nurmberg" knot on upright stem supports this exquisite
terrestrial globe. In 1597 Jodocus
Hondius completed a terrestrial globe that gave an up-to-date vision of
the latest geographical discoveries. By 1600 Hondius had the upper hand in
Dutch globe making, mostly due to details discovered in Dutch trade
voyages through the worldwide expansion of the East and West India
Companies.
(Some assembly required.)
Globe
Diameter: 12.5"
Height: 42"
Width: 15"
Shipping Weight: 11 lbs.
ITEM -
GLAM-003W
PRICE: $290.00
DISCONTINUED, NO LONGER AVAILABLE
|
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| Name: |
The Hondius Terrestrial |
| Globe Type: |
12.5" 1597 reproduction
(not current cartography) |
| Base: |
Wrought iron with dark patina |
| Meridian: |
Full swinging cast metal |
| Color: |
Parchment (ecru) oceans |
| Illuminated: |
No |
| Raised Relief: |
No |
| Special: |
Beautiful Nürnberg knot
detail in the stem of the stand |
| Pros: |
Striking and unique globe with Latin
labeling from Dutch cartographer Jodocus Hondius (please see bio.
below) is highly detailed and illustrated. |
| Cons: |
Not current
cartography |
| 1-World comment: |
This globe has many wonderful and
intriguing sea monsters illustrated in the oceans; almost more
interesting than the geographical information! |
JODOCUS HONDIUS - A BRIEF BIOGRAPHY
Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612) was a foremost map
engraver of his day; he worked for many Dutch publishers, and was employed
by the English map and print-sellers, Sudbury and Humble, to engrave the
maps for John Speed’s The Theatre of The Empire of Great Britaine,
published in 1612.
In 1604, Hondius bought the copperplates of Mercator’s Atlas at
the auction of Gerard Jr.’s effects. He added another forty maps,
including new maps of the Continents and important regional maps of the
Americas, before publishing a new edition of the Atlas, in 1606, in
competition with Ortelius’ Theatrum. As many of the maps were
more up-to-date, the Mercator-Hondius Atlas effectively superseded
Ortelius’ Theatrum.
On his death in 1612 his widow, Coletta van den Keere continued the
business; from 1619 onwards their son Henry (II) (1597-1651) took over.
From 1633 publication was carried on in co-operation with Jan Jansson Jr.,
Henry’s brother-in-law. |
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