Denmark - Duchy of Holstein and southern part of the Duchy of Schleswig; Henricus Hondius - Duché de Holstein - Gravure sur cuivre, coloris d'époque - Henricus Hondius - 1621-1650

This early 17th-century copper engraving by Henricus Hondius illustrates the Duchy of Holstein and the southern part of the Duchy of Schleswig, regions that historically straddle modern Denmark and Germany. Produced between 1621 and 1650, this map reflects the cartographic style and territorial knowledge of the period. Holstein and Schleswig, part of the complex political landscape in the Danish-German border area, were duchies with shifting allegiances and cultural influences. Hondius, a prominent Dutch cartographer, is noted for his detailed and vibrant engravings, often enhanced with period colorization. Such maps offer valuable perspectives on territorial boundaries before the modern era and are treasured by collectors interested in European history, cartography, and the political geography of Northern Europe in the early modern period.