Virginiae Item et Floridae
Reproduction print of a cartographic engraving on paper • After Jodocus Hondius (based on the work of Gerardus Mercator)
Style & Movement
Dutch Golden Age Cartography (Baroque era reproduction)
Medium & Technique
Modern offset lithography or high-quality digital print on paper, imitating hand-colored copperplate engraving
Creation Period
Late 20th century (reproduction of a 1606 original)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 18 x 24 inches; landscape format
Subject Description
A map of the Southeast United States coast (Virginia and Florida) featuring decorative cartouches, wind roses, indigenous villages (Secotan and Pomeiooc), and a sailing vessel in the Atlantic Ocean.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good; showing some slight rippling to the paper and minor frame wear
Estimated Market Value
$50 - $150 USD
Auction Estimate
$30 - $100 USD
Provenance History
Likely acquired from a museum gift shop or gallery specializing in historical reproductions; text at bottom mentions 'from the Amon Carter collection'
Art Historical Significance
The original 1606 map by Hondius was one of the most influential early maps of the American colonies, combining John White's Virginia and Le Moyne's Florida; this reproduction serves as a decorative reference to that history.
Notable Features
Features a printed credit line at the bottom right identifying the original mapmaker (Mercator/Hondius) and the source collection (Amon Carter), confirming its status as a reproduction.
Condition Issues
Visible vertical crease possibly from a printed fold line in the original plate; slight paper waviness; minor chipping on the gold-toned frame
Conservation Recommendations
Keep out of direct sunlight to prevent further fading of secondary colors; check for acid-free mounting to prevent long-term browning