New Map of the Whole World - Henricus Hondius II
New Map of the Whole World - Henricus Hondius II
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Historical double-hemisphere world map created by Henricus Hondius II in 1630. It is a hand-coloured engraving.
The map shows the world as it was known in the first half of the 17th century. Both meridians and parallels are shown.
Outside the hemispheres are allegories drawn from mythology and the classical world, while portraits of illustrious figures appear on all four sides.
Henricus Hondius, or Hendrik Hondius the Younger, was a Dutch engraver, cartographer and publisher.
The son of the famous cartographer Jodocus Hondt, who ran his own cartography business in Amsterdam, he initially worked in the family firm, but in 1621 he set up his own company in his native city. In 1641 he published the Mercator - Hondius Atlas.
Feel history under your fingertips
Our reproductions are extremely faithful to the original and printed on fine Amalfi paper.
It is a paper made exclusively from cotton fibres, thick and naturally porous, yet soft to the touch, with the characteristic deckled edges that bear witness to its handcrafted making.
It is still made today using ancient medieval techniques, in the workshops of Amalfi.
Materials of the finest quality
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Amalfi paper
Thick, porous, with the characteristic deckled edges -
Handcrafted frame
Made from fine wood, assembled by hand -
Museum glass
The same ultra-glossy glass used in museums
Unique quality material
Print on handmade Amalfi paper
Sheet size: 42 x 29 cm (16.5 x 11.4 in)
With frame: 44 x 31 cm (17.3 x 12.2 in)
Material: artwork printed on very fine handmade Amalfi paper with deckled edges
Frame: light brown beech wood and wood pulp, handmade
