Old Map of London after Wenceslaus Hollar – c.1688
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Old Map of London after Wenceslaus Hollar, c.1688
This richly illustrated old map of London presents the capital towards the close of the seventeenth century, following the celebrated cartographic work of Wenceslaus Hollar.
London stretches along the River Thames from Westminster and St James’s in the west to the Tower of London in the east. Whitehall, Covent Garden, the City of London and Southwark are all shown in remarkable detail.
Decorative views of royal palaces, city gates and important buildings surround the map, together with the arms of the City of London and a double portrait of William III and Mary II. The result is both a fascinating record of historic London and an exceptionally decorative map print.
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Historical Background
This old map of London records the capital during a remarkable period of rebuilding and expansion following the Great Fire of 1666. The medieval street pattern remains clearly visible, while the rebuilt City and its increasingly prominent churches illustrate London’s recovery during the later seventeenth century.
Map details:
- Based upon the cartographic work of Wenceslaus Hollar
- Dates from approximately 1688
- Covers London, Westminster and Southwark
- Extends from Westminster and St James’s to the Tower of London
- Shows the River Thames as the city’s principal commercial route
- Includes decorative views of palaces, city gates and notable buildings
- Features the arms of the City of London
- Includes a double portrait of William III and Mary II
- Associated with the celebrated Atlas Van der Hagen
The River Thames dominates the composition, reflecting its importance to trade, transport and everyday life. Westminster and the royal precincts appear to the west, while the densely built City of London occupies the centre of the map. Southwark and the roads leading away from London are shown on the southern bank.
Around the central plan are detailed views of prominent buildings and landmarks. These include royal residences, historic city gates, public buildings and the Tower of London, creating an elaborate visual record of the capital as well as a practical street map.
Wenceslaus Hollar was one of the seventeenth century’s most accomplished engravers. Born in Prague in 1607, he settled in England and produced exceptionally detailed views, landscapes, architectural studies and maps. His work remains an important visual source for London before and after the Great Fire.
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