Bidspirit auction | Gerard Mercator (1512–1594) Jodocus Hondius

Gerard Mercator (1512–1594) Jodocus Hondius (1563–1612). - Ancient Map – SCOTLAND (Scotiae Regnum) – Rare Original Engraving from ca. 1610 – MERCATOR / HONDIUS. Ancient Map – SCOTLAND (Scotiae Regnum) – Rare Original Engraving from ca. 1610 – MERCATOR / HONDIUS Technical Description Author: Gerard Mercator (1512–1594). Publisher: Jodocus Hondius (1563–1612). Work Title: SCOTIAE REGNVM. Period: Circa 1610 (Amsterdam editions). Work Analysis This map is a masterful example of the ”Mercator-Hondius” style that dominated the 17th-century cartographic market. Cartouche: In the upper left, an elegant Mannerist cartouche encloses the title. Marine Details: The sea is rendered with characteristic dense wave hatching and enriched with a period vessel sailing. Geography: The representation of Scotland is rich in place names, with a detailed depiction of the Hebrides, Orkney Islands, and the complex morphology of the lochs and mountains.