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17th Century Hertfordshire Map by Jan Blaeu
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17th Century Hertfordshire Map by Jan Blaeu

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17th Century Hertfordshire Map by Jan Blaeu

Hertfordia map of Hertfordshire dating to the 17th century, presented in a copper engraving by Jan Blaeu (1596-1673), a Dutch cartographer the son of William Janszoon Blaeu (1571-1638), founder of the Blaeu publishing house.

This intricate copper engraving is part of the county maps of England and Wales featured in the fourth volume (1645) of the world atlas, "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum," a large work stated by the Blaeu family in 1630 and covered 12 volumes. The county maps were meticulously crafted, closely following John Speed's work and translating text verso from William Camden's Britannia into various languages.

The map highlites exceptional quality, characterized by fine and uniform engraving, adorned with decorative title cartouches and armorial bearings. The printing, conducted in Blaeu's own printing house, utilized premium rag paper and often included hand colouring performed within Blaeu's workshops.

English county maps, published from 1645 to 1667, remained unaltered throughout their release. However, in 1672 a fire at Blaeu's printing house destroyed most plates, marking end of the Blaeu publishing business with Jan Blaeu's death the following year.

This example on offer is from the Latin edition "Geographiæ Blavianæ, volumen quintum, quo Anglia...continetur," dated 1662. It features original hand colouring, exhibiting some browning and staining as shown in the pics., minor nicks and folds, and light spotting to margins. Despite these signs of age, this excellent framed and glazed example is ready to hang. Frame size 69cm by 58cm, Map size 51.5cm by 39.5cm  Price inclusive of delivery to within the UK £345.00

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Physical Dimensions
Height
58cm (22.83")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
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Oliver Sargent Antiques has dated this Jan Blaeu Hertfordshire Map to the 17th Century.

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SA1031466
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OSA1369
Description
17th Century Hertfordshire Map by Jan Blaeu

Hertfordia map of Hertfordshire dating to the 17th century, presented in a copper engraving by Jan Blaeu (1596-1673), a Dutch cartographer the son of William Janszoon Blaeu (1571-1638), founder of the Blaeu publishing house.

This intricate copper engraving is part of the county maps of England and Wales featured in the fourth volume (1645) of the world atlas, "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum," a large work stated by the Blaeu family in 1630 and covered 12 volumes.

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The county maps were meticulously crafted, closely following John Speed's work and translating text verso from William Camden's Britannia into various languages.
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fig 1. A framed 17th-century hand-coloured map of Hertfordshire by cartographer Jan Blaeu featuring decorative heraldic coats of arms and a title cartouche.
fig 1. 17th Century Hertfordshire Map by Jan Blaeu

The map highlites exceptional quality, characterized by fine and uniform engraving, adorned with decorative title cartouches and armorial bearings. The printing, conducted in Blaeu's own printing house, utilized premium rag paper and often included hand colouring performed within Blaeu's workshops.

fig 2. A framed 17th-century hand-coloured map of Hertfordshire by cartographer Jan Blaeu featuring decorative heraldic coats of arms and a title cartouche.
fig 2. 17th Century Hertfordshire Map by Jan Blaeu

English county maps, published from 1645 to 1667, remained unaltered throughout their release. However, in 1672 a fire at Blaeu's printing house destroyed most plates, marking end of the Blaeu publishing business with Jan Blaeu's death the following year.

fig 3. A framed 17th-century hand-coloured map of Hertfordshire by cartographer Jan Blaeu featuring decorative heraldic coats of arms and a title cartouche.
fig 3. 17th Century Hertfordshire Map by Jan Blaeu

This example on offer is from the Latin edition "Geographiæ Blavianæ, volumen quintum, quo Anglia...continetur," dated 1662. It features original hand colouring, exhibiting some browning and staining as shown in the pics., minor nicks and folds, and light spotting to margins. Despite these signs of age, this excellent framed and glazed example is ready to hang. Frame size 69cm by 58cm, Map size 51.5cm by 39.5cm  Price inclusive of delivery to within the UK £345.00

You can find more items of interest and purchase through our website, using all major credit cards:

please visit: www.oliversargentantiques.com

Height
58cm (22.83")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Oliver Sargent Antiques has dated this Jan Blaeu Hertfordshire Map to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1031466
Dealers Internal Ref
OSA1369
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Archive I A framed 17th-century hand-coloured map of Hertfordshire by cartographer Jan Blaeu featuring decorative heraldic coats of arms and a title cartouche.

17th Century Hertfordshire Map by Jan Blaeu

Archive II A framed 17th-century hand-coloured map of Hertfordshire by cartographer Jan Blaeu featuring decorative heraldic coats of arms and a title cartouche. View II
Archive III A framed 17th-century hand-coloured map of Hertfordshire by cartographer Jan Blaeu featuring decorative heraldic coats of arms and a title cartouche. View III
Archive IV A framed 17th-century hand-coloured map of Hertfordshire by cartographer Jan Blaeu featuring decorative heraldic coats of arms and a title cartouche. View IV
Archive V A framed 17th-century hand-coloured map of Hertfordshire by cartographer Jan Blaeu featuring decorative heraldic coats of arms and a title cartouche. View V
Archive VI A framed 17th-century hand-coloured map of Hertfordshire by cartographer Jan Blaeu featuring decorative heraldic coats of arms and a title cartouche. View VI
Archive VII A framed 17th-century hand-coloured map of Hertfordshire by cartographer Jan Blaeu featuring decorative heraldic coats of arms and a title cartouche. View VII
Archive VIII A framed 17th-century hand-coloured map of Hertfordshire by cartographer Jan Blaeu featuring decorative heraldic coats of arms and a title cartouche. View VIII
Archive IX A framed 17th-century hand-coloured map of Hertfordshire by cartographer Jan Blaeu featuring decorative heraldic coats of arms and a title cartouche. View IX
Archive X A framed 17th-century hand-coloured map of Hertfordshire by cartographer Jan Blaeu featuring decorative heraldic coats of arms and a title cartouche. View X
Archive XI A framed 17th-century hand-coloured map of Hertfordshire by cartographer Jan Blaeu featuring decorative heraldic coats of arms and a title cartouche. View XI
Archive XII A framed 17th-century hand-coloured map of Hertfordshire by cartographer Jan Blaeu featuring decorative heraldic coats of arms and a title cartouche. View XII
Archive XIII A framed 17th-century hand-coloured map of Hertfordshire by cartographer Jan Blaeu featuring decorative heraldic coats of arms and a title cartouche. View XIII
Archive XIV A framed 17th-century hand-coloured map of Hertfordshire by cartographer Jan Blaeu featuring decorative heraldic coats of arms and a title cartouche. View XIV
Archive XV A framed 17th-century hand-coloured map of Hertfordshire by cartographer Jan Blaeu featuring decorative heraldic coats of arms and a title cartouche. View XV
Archive XVI A framed 17th-century hand-coloured map of Hertfordshire by cartographer Jan Blaeu featuring decorative heraldic coats of arms and a title cartouche. View XVI
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Archive XVIII A framed 17th-century hand-coloured map of Hertfordshire by cartographer Jan Blaeu featuring decorative heraldic coats of arms and a title cartouche. View XVIII
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A framed 17th-century hand-coloured map of Hertfordshire by cartographer Jan Blaeu featuring decorative heraldic coats of arms and a title cartouche.
17th Century Hertfordshire Map by Jan Blaeu
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A framed 17th-century hand-coloured map of Hertfordshire by cartographer Jan Blaeu featuring decorative heraldic coats of arms and a title cartouche.
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  • ObjectFramed Map
  • Period17th century
  • Style17th Century Dutch
  • MaterialPaper, Ink, Wood, Glass
  • ColourOchre and Brown
  • MotifsTitle cartouche, Heraldic coats of arms, Figural illustrations, Scale of miles
  • SizeH 58 cm (23 in) x W 69 cm (27 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

This framed 17th-century copper engraved map of Hertfordshire by Dutch cartographer Jan Blaeu originates from the Latin edition of 1662. The paper map exhibits hand colouring in tones of red, blue, and yellow, alongside browning, staining, minor nicks, folds, and light spotting to the margins. The piece is set within a dark wooden frame under glass, featuring a wide ochre-coloured mount and a stepped inner moulding. The entire piece measures 58 cm high, 69 cm wide, and 2 cm deep. Suitable for a gentleman's library study, the map hangs on the wall above a sideboard. The piece displays a decorative title cartouche, figural illustrations, and multiple heraldic coats of arms rendered in ink on premium rag paper. The frame has square corners and a visible join line at the mitre, whilst the glazing reflects light from a nearby window. The item arrives ready to display in domestic interior settings.

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Seventeenth-century Dutch cartography, often associated with the Blaeu family firm, is distinguished by high technical accuracy, copperplate engraving, ornate title cartouches, and detailed heraldic emblems.

These maps were printed onto rag paper using copperplate engraving techniques, with colour applied by hand using mineral-based watercolours after printing.

Original prints feature visible copperplate impressions along the margins, Latin or regional text on the reverse side, classical typography, and distinctive heraldic cartouches.

A framed historical map serves as a focal point when hung above a sideboard, desk, or incorporated into a gallery wall in a study or hallway.

To protect against fading and deterioration, display the paper print under UV-filtering glass, utilise acid-free mounting materials, and maintain a stable environment away from direct sunlight.
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