Gerard Mercator Art
Flemish, German, 1512-1594
Gerard Mercator (1512-1594) was one of the most famous cartographers of the 16th century and, in fact, of all time. Mercator was known for his strict adherence to scientific methods of the day. He was responsible for advancing the technology of map making. For example his method of representing land masses in a cylindrical projection with north up and south down, first described in 1569, became the standard map projection for navigation. It is still referred to as The Mercator projection. to
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Rugen Island, Germany: An Early 17th Century Map by Mercator and Hondius
By Gerard Mercator
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an early 17th century map entitled "Nova Famigerabilis Insulae Ac Ducatus Rugiae Desciptio" (Map of Rugen Island, Germany) by Gerard Mercator and Henricus and Joducus Hondiu...
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Early 17th Century Old Masters Gerard Mercator Art
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Engraving
Southeastern England: A 17th Century Hand-Colored Map by Mercator and Hondius
By Gerard Mercator
Located in Alamo, CA
A 17th century copperplate hand-colored map entitled "The Sixt Table of England" by Gerard Mercator and Jodocus Hondius, published in Amsterdam in 1635 in 'Cosmographicall Descriptio...
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1630s Gerard Mercator Art
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Engraving
Original Antique Map of Turkey, Asia Minor and Cyprus
By Gerard Mercator
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Natoliae sive Asia Minor'. Original old map of Turkey, Asia Minor and Cyprus. Includes a decorative cartouches, sailing ship, sea mon...
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Early 17th Century Antique Gerard Mercator Art
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Paper
$782 Sale Price
20% Off
West Africa: A 17th Century Hand-Colored Map by Mercator/Hondius
By Gerard Mercator
Located in Alamo, CA
A 17th century hand-colored map entitled "Guineae Nova Descriptio" by Gerard Mercator and Jodocus Hondius, published in their 'Atlas Minor' in Amsterdam in 1635. It is focused on the...
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1630s Gerard Mercator Art
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Engraving
Antique Map of the Southern Lorraine Region by Mercator, c.1625
By Gerard Mercator
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Lotharingiae Ducatus'. Old map of the southern portion of the Lorraine region, France. Lorraine is a cultural and historical region in north-eastern France, now l...
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17th Century Antique Gerard Mercator Art
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Paper
$270 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Map of the Area Around Venice in Italy by H. Hondius, circa 1606
By Gerard Mercator, Jodocus Hondius
Located in Langweer, NL
Attractive and early map of the area around Venice, Italy. With South-Tirol in the North, areas of Krain (Slovenia), Croatia, Ferrara, Modena and Piacenza. In the east with areas aro...
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Early 17th Century Dutch Antique Gerard Mercator Art
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Paper
Southeastern Ireland: A 17th Century Hand Colored Map by Mercator and Hondius
By Gerard Mercator
Located in Alamo, CA
A 17th century copperplate hand-colored map entitled "The Second Table of Ireland, Udrone" by Gerard Mercator and Jodocus Hondius, published in Amsterdam in 1635 in 'Cosmographicall ...
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1630s Gerard Mercator Art
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Engraving
Northern Scotland: 17th Century Hand-colored Map by Mercator
By Gerard Mercator
Located in Alamo, CA
This is a framed hand-colored 17th century map of Northern Scotland by Gerard Mercator entitled "Scotiae pars Septentrionalis", published in Amsterdam in 1636. It is a highly detailed map of the northern part of Scotland, with the northwest Highlands and the cities Inverness and Aberdeen, as well as the Orkney Islands and the Hebrides. There is a decorative title cartouche in the upper left corner.
The map is presented in an antiqued brown wood...
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Mid-17th Century Other Art Style Gerard Mercator Art
Materials
Engraving
Northern Scotland: 16th Century Hand-colored Map by Mercator
By Gerard Mercator
Located in Alamo, CA
This is a framed hand-colored 16th century map of Northern Scotland by Gerard Mercator entitled "Scotiae pars Septentrionalis", published in Amsterdam in 1636. It is a highly detailed map of the northern part of Scotland, with the northwest Highlands and the cities Inverness and Aberdeen, as well as the Orkney Islands and the Hebrides. There is a decorative title cartouche in the upper left corner.
The map is presented in an antiqued brown wood...
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16th Century Other Art Style Gerard Mercator Art
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Engraving
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Find a wide variety of authentic Gerard Mercator art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Gerard Mercator in engraving and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 18th century and earlier and is mostly associated with the Old Masters style. Not every interior allows for large Gerard Mercator art, so small editions measuring 12 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Giovan Battista Falda, Joan (Johannes) Blaeu, and Israel Silvestre. Gerard Mercator art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $380 and tops out at $940, while the average work can sell for $625.