Greece - Crete, with inset maps of Corfu, Zakynthos, Milos, Naxos, Santorini, and Karpathos. 19:21; G. Mercator/H. Hondius - Candia cum Insulis aliquot circa Graeciam. - 1621-1650
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G. Mercator/H. Hondius produced a copper‑engraved, hand‑coloured map titled Candia cum Insulis aliquot circa Graeciam of Crete with insets for Corfu, Zakynthos, Milos, Naxos, Santorini and Karpathos, Amsterdam, 1621–1650, in very good condition.
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G. Mercator/H. Hondius, Candia cum Insulis aliquot circa Graeciam.
Amsterdam 1628.
Beautiful, original hand-coloured map of Crete and 6 other greece islands.
An incredibly popular, decorative, and fascinating 17th-century copperplate engraved multi-inset map titled "Candia cum Insulis aliquot circa Graeciam". Originally created by Gerard Mercator (1512–1594), this map was published in Amsterdam by Henricus Hondius for inclusion in the iconic Mercator-Hondius Atlas Major.
This specific composition is highly prized by collectors because it functions as seven maps in one. The main body of the engraving features a large, highly detailed horizontal map of the island of Crete (traditionally known as Candia under Venetian rule), showing its rugged mountain ranges, coastal towns, and administrative divisions.
Running across the top border are six distinct, beautifully executed island inset panels detailing strategically important Greek islands:
1. Corfu (Corfu)
2. Zakynthos (Zante)
3. Milos (Milo)
4. Naxos (Nicsia)
5. Santorini (Santorini)
6. Karpathos (Scarpanto)
The open waters of the Mediterranean Sea (Maris Mediterranei Pars) feature Mercator’s beautiful signature stippling pattern, punctuated by decorative calligraphic lettering and a classical architectural mileage cartouche.
Dimensions: 33,5 x 47,5 cm (engraving), 46 x 56,5 cm (paper)
Very good condition.
G. Mercator/H. Hondius, Candia cum Insulis aliquot circa Graeciam.
Amsterdam 1628.
Beautiful, original hand-coloured map of Crete and 6 other greece islands.
An incredibly popular, decorative, and fascinating 17th-century copperplate engraved multi-inset map titled "Candia cum Insulis aliquot circa Graeciam". Originally created by Gerard Mercator (1512–1594), this map was published in Amsterdam by Henricus Hondius for inclusion in the iconic Mercator-Hondius Atlas Major.
This specific composition is highly prized by collectors because it functions as seven maps in one. The main body of the engraving features a large, highly detailed horizontal map of the island of Crete (traditionally known as Candia under Venetian rule), showing its rugged mountain ranges, coastal towns, and administrative divisions.
Running across the top border are six distinct, beautifully executed island inset panels detailing strategically important Greek islands:
1. Corfu (Corfu)
2. Zakynthos (Zante)
3. Milos (Milo)
4. Naxos (Nicsia)
5. Santorini (Santorini)
6. Karpathos (Scarpanto)
The open waters of the Mediterranean Sea (Maris Mediterranei Pars) feature Mercator’s beautiful signature stippling pattern, punctuated by decorative calligraphic lettering and a classical architectural mileage cartouche.
Dimensions: 33,5 x 47,5 cm (engraving), 46 x 56,5 cm (paper)
Very good condition.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Number of objects
1
Country
Greece
Geographical specification
Crete, with inset maps of Corfu, Zakynthos, Milos, Naxos, Santorini, and Karpathos. 19:21
Map maker/publisher
G. Mercator/H. Hondius
Map/book title
Candia cum Insulis aliquot circa Graeciam.
Period
1621-1650
Condition
Good
Technique
Copper engraving
Additional Information
Beautiful, original hand-coloued map of Crete and 6 other Greece islands by G. Mercator/H. Hondius
Map colour
Contemporary hand colour
Height
46 cm
Width
56.5 cm
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