Hand-colored engraving by Cornelio Biens, 1649
€450.00
This authentic antique print, measuring 39 cm × 51 cm , created by Cornelio Biens as a fine example of Hand-colored engraving work from the 17th Century (1600s).
Published by Joan Blaeu, it is preserved in Very Good condition and displays remarkable period craftsmanship.
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This finely detailed, hand-colored antique map of Enkhuizen, titled Topographia Enchusae Delineata a Cornelio Biens Senatore Enchusano, shows the Dutch town of Enkhuizen in 1649. Joan Blaeu published it in his famous townbook Toonneel der Steden van de Vereenighde Nederlanden (Theatre of the Towns of the United Netherlands).
The engraving shows many ships in the harbor, highlighting Enkhuizen’s important maritime role during the Dutch Golden Age. Text, coats of arms, and detailed streets add historical richness to the town’s view.
Joan Blaeu was a leading Dutch cartographer and publisher in the 17th century. His Toonneel der Steden series featured beautifully engraved maps of Dutch cities, celebrated for accuracy and artistic quality.
Collectors of old prints, antique maps, and Dutch maritime history highly value this piece. It is a captivating example of the blend of art and cartography in the Dutch Golden Age.
Discover our full collection of rare Dutch prints and maps at our store, located in the heart of Haarlem.
Cornelis Cort (c. 1533 – 1578), also known as Cornelio Fiammingo in Italy, was a Dutch engraver and draughtsman born in Hoorn or Edam. He is recognized for his significant contributions to engraving during the Renaissance and Mannerist periods. Cort trained under Dirck Volckertsz Coornhert and worked initially in the Northern Netherlands before moving to Italy, where he lived and worked in Venice, Bologna, and Rome. He is famous for engraving works after great masters such as Titian, Raphael, and Polidoro da Caravaggio, helping to circulate Italian Renaissance art across Europe. Cort’s style combined the detailed, refined technique of Northern engraving with the artistic grandeur of Italian masters. He is credited with founding a Venetian school of engraving that influenced artists like Agostino Carracci. His work is highly valued for its technical skill and historical significance in the art of engraving.
The 17th century greatly advanced mapmaking and printmaking, with copperplate engraving enabling cartographers to create detailed and accurate maps. During the Dutch Golden Age, increased trade and exploration boosted the demand for maps, turning map printing into a major industry. Skilled engravers carved designs into copper plates, applied ink, and pressed paper to produce fine prints. After printing, artisans hand-colored maps to enhance their beauty and clarity. Copperplate printing replaced woodcuts, offering smoother lines and finer details. Renowned mapmakers like Blaeu, Janssonius, and Hondius combined scientific knowledge with artistic skill. This era produced remarkable atlases, such as Joan Blaeu’s Atlas Maior. Maps not only charted geography but reflected political power, trade routes, and scientific discoveries. Printed maps became essential for navigation, colonization, and education. Dutch publishers led Europe’s map market, shaping global cartographic standards. These original maps remain prized for their detail and artistry, influencing future mapmaking and holding high value for collectors and museums today.
| Dimensions | 39 × 51 cm |
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| Publish Date | 1649 |
| Published by | Joan Blaeu |
| Technique | Hand-colored engraving |
Our antique prints are carefully packaged to ensure safe arrival.
Smaller prints are shipped in acid-free, flat protective packaging, while larger works are securely rolled and sent in a sturdy tube to preserve their condition.
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Our highest classification. These prints are clean, bright, and exceptionally well-preserved, featuring a strong and crisp image. No notable imperfections.
Prints in this condition show a clean, sharp image. Paper quality or margin size may vary slightly. Minor age-related characteristics, such as small wormholes, light toning, or tiny separations may be present depending on the print date.
No major imperfections. Any minor flaws or historical repairs are fully noted in the product description. Overall a well-preserved and collectible piece.
These prints show noticeable imperfections such as foxing, weaker image strength, or longer separations, but remain collectible. All visible characteristics are clearly described.
