description Novus Atlas (Jansson) Overview
The Novus Atlas is a multi-volume cartographic work published by the Dutch mapmaker Jan Janssonius in Amsterdam during the 17th century. Initially issued in the 1630s and continually expanded, the atlas was the primary commercial rival to the similar multi-volume atlases produced by the Blaeu family. The work contains detailed regional maps of European territories and other parts of the known world, featuring elaborate baroque cartouches and geographical annotations. It is studied by historians of cartography as a prime example of the competitive and highly developed Dutch map printing industry during the Golden Age.
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Who published the Novus Atlas?
The Novus Atlas was published by the prominent Dutch mapmaker Jan Janssonius. It was printed in Amsterdam during the 17th century.
When was the Jansson Novus Atlas first issued?
The atlas was initially issued in the 1630s. Janssonius continually expanded the work in subsequent years to include more maps.
What was the primary competitor to the Novus Atlas?
The Novus Atlas was the primary commercial rival to the similar multi-volume atlases produced by the Blaeu family. The two Dutch publishing houses were fierce competitors in the 17th century.
What kind of work is the Novus Atlas?
It is a comprehensive, multi-volume cartographic work. Janssonius designed it to be a major, large-scale reference atlas for the European market.
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