Hassia Landgraviatus.

Blaeu Willem Janszoon ( 1571 - 1638 ) Amsterdam

Published by Artist: Blaeu Willem Janszoon ( - 1638 ) Amsterdam issued in: Amsterdam; - Joan Guilliemus Blaeu was the eldest son of Willem Janszoon Blaeu (1571-1638) and was probably born in Alkmaar in the province of Noord-Holland in the final years of the 16th century He was brought up in Amsterdam and studied law at the University of Leiden before going into partnership with his father in the 1630s Although his father Willem had cartographic interests having studied under the Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe and having manufactured globes and instruments his primary business was as a printer It was under the control of Joan that the Blaeu printing press achieved lasting fame by moving towards the printing of maps and expanding to become the largest prin, 1571

Technic: Copper print, colorit: original colored, condition: Very good, size (in cm): 44 x 55 cm cm; - Map shows Lower Hesse with 2 magnificent cartouches and 2 representations of coats of arms. Furthermore heraldic representations of the neighbouring principalities. Backside with French text. Seller Inventory # EUD1009_500

Bibliographic Details

Title: Hassia Landgraviatus.
Publisher: Artist: Blaeu Willem Janszoon ( - 1638 ) Amsterdam issued in: Amsterdam; - Joan Guilliemus Blaeu was the eldest son of Willem Janszoon Blaeu (1571-1638) and was probably born in Alkmaar in the province of Noord-Holland in the final years of the 16th century He was brought up in Amsterdam and studied law at the University of Leiden before going into partnership with his father in the 1630s Although his father Willem had cartographic interests having studied under the Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe and having manufactured globes and instruments his primary business was as a printer It was under the control of Joan that the Blaeu printing press achieved lasting fame by moving towards the printing of maps and expanding to become the largest prin
Publication Date: 1571