John Speed
France, 1627
16 x 20 ½ in
40 x 52 cm
40 x 52 cm
FR3608
France. Decorative borders with costumed figures and city views. Geographically, this map based on an earlier map published by Jodocus Hondius 1600. The figures are a simplified versions of more...
France. Decorative borders with costumed figures and city views.
Geographically, this map based on an earlier map published by Jodocus Hondius 1600. The figures are a simplified versions of more elaborate borders used by Johannes Jansson and Jodocus Hondius II; they are heavily influenced by the artistry of Pieter van de Keere.
As with all of the maps from the Prospect of the Most Famous Parts of the World, this is the first English atlas map of France.
English text on reverse. Image available on request. [FR3608]
Geographically, this map based on an earlier map published by Jodocus Hondius 1600. The figures are a simplified versions of more elaborate borders used by Johannes Jansson and Jodocus Hondius II; they are heavily influenced by the artistry of Pieter van de Keere.
As with all of the maps from the Prospect of the Most Famous Parts of the World, this is the first English atlas map of France.
English text on reverse. Image available on request. [FR3608]
