Johannes Janssonius, Polus Antarcticus, Etching, 1650s

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Polus Antarcticus is a top rare ancient map realized in 1650 by Johannes Janssonius (1588-1664). Good conditions. from Atlantis majoris … Read more Polus Antarcticus is a top rare ancient map realized in 1650 by Johannes Janssonius (1588-1664). Good conditions. from Atlantis majoris quinta pars, Orbem maritimum [Novus Atlas, volume V: carte marittime]. Amsterdam: Janssonius, 1650. Technique is etching and they are hand watercolored, with coeval watercoloring. First edition of this famous work by Janssonius also known as the "Waterwereld"; It is the first "maritime atlas (in the true sense of the word) printed in the Netherlands" (Koeman) and published as the fifth volume of the Atlas Novus. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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