Kaart van de kanaaleilanden Lindisfarne, Guernsey, Jersey en de Farne-eilanden by Jodocus (I) Hondius

Kaart van de kanaaleilanden Lindisfarne, Guernsey, Jersey en de Farne-eilanden 1710 - 1751

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aged paper

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toned paper

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ink paper printed

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personal sketchbook

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ink drawing experimentation

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sketchbook drawing

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watercolour illustration

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storyboard and sketchbook work

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sketchbook art

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watercolor

This detailed map, "Kaart van de kanaaleilanden Lindisfarne, Guernsey, Jersey en de Farne-eilanden", was created between 1710 and 1751, though attributed to Jodocus Hondius, a renowned Dutch cartographer who died in 1612. The map features four separate panels, each showcasing a different island chain: Lindisfarne, Guernsey, Jersey, and the Farne Islands. The map utilizes intricate lines and symbols to depict coastlines, harbors, and inland features, providing a valuable historical record of these island groups in the early 18th century. The use of decorative cartouches, compass roses, and scale bars contribute to the map's aesthetic and functional appeal.

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