867 - J. JANSSONIUS (*1596), Map of the Duchy of Jülich, circa 1630, copper engraving

J. JANSSONIUS (*1596), Map of the Duchy of Jülich, circa 1630, copper engraving Johannes Janssonius (1596 Arnhem – 1664 Amsterdam): Topographical map of the Duchy of Jülich “Iuliacensis Ducatus,” c. 1630, copper engraving Technique: Hand-colored copper engraving on paper Date: c. 1630 Description: The map depicts the territory of the Duchy of Jülich. It includes numerous details such as towns, villages, rivers, mountains, and forests. Features colored border lines Keywords: Topography; Geography; Historical source; Duchy of Jülich-Berg; Historical territory; North Rhine-Westphalia; Border triangle; Aachen; Rhineland, 17th century, Baroque, Maps, Germany, Size: Paper: 58.4 cm x 68.8 cm (23 x 27.1 in), Plate: 41.0 cm x 56.0 cm (16.1 x 22 in), Depiction: 40.3 cm x 55.7 cm (15.9 x 21.9 in) Condition: Good condition. Printed on two joined sheets with a vertical fold down the center. The paper has discolored due to its age and is stained. Margins are creased. There are isolated tears in the margins.