Map of the duchy of Mantua by Jan Jansson

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This exquisite map of the Duchy of Mantua, produced by Jan Janssonius, represents one of the most elegant and detailed representations of the Mantuan territory in the 17th century. The richly ornamented title block frames the title, while the map itself shows cities, rivers, fortifications, and communication routes with great precision. The area, then under the rule of the Gonzaga family, is depicted with attention to political boundaries and natural landscape, including the course of the Mincio River and the marshy areas around the city of Mantua.

Jan Jansson (1588–1664), a central figure in Dutch cartography, was active during the golden age of geographical publishing in the Netherlands. After marrying into the Hondius family, he embarked on a long career in cartographic publishing, beginning in 1616. Beginning in 1633, he collaborated with his brother-in-law Henricus Hondius on the reissue of the famous Mercator-Hondius atlas, expanding it and transforming it into the majestic Atlas Novus and finally into the Atlas Major, one of the most ambitious publishing undertakings of the seventeenth century.

After Jansson's death in Amsterdam in 1664, his publishing legacy continued through his son-in-law Johannes van Waesbergen, and his plates were subsequently acquired by Gerard Valck and Pieter Schenk, who continued to print and distribute his works. The map of the Duchy of Mantua remains a fascinating cartographic work today, prized for its historical value, richness of detail, and artistic quality, making it a prized possession for collectors and scholars.

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Product Specifications:
Print: (260 g/m²) with a brilliant white gloss finish
Mounting board: White, 45° bevel cut
Size: 60 x 40 cm
Material: Acrylic glass and wooden frame