Artist / Author / Cartographer:
Bertius, Petrus
Title:
Borneo
Date:
1616
Medium:
copper engraving, later colour
Size:
9.5 x 13 cm
Description:
An attractive early sixteenth century miniature map of Borneo.
Petrus Bertius was born in Beveren, Flanders, on November 14, 1565. He became the brother-in-law of Pieter van den Keere and Jodocus Hondius, both famous cartographers with whom he collaborated. He settled in Amsterdam and after finishing his studies, he became Professor of mathematics and librarian at the University of Leiden. In 1618 he was appointed cosmographer and historiographer to Louis Xlll of France.
Reference
Tooley’s Dictionary of Mapmakers Revised Edition A - D
References:
Item Code:
MA7770
attachment:
