Denmark - Funen: the island of Fyn (Funen), between Jutland and Zealand; Gerard Mercator - Fionia - 1621-1650

This copper engraved map created by Gerard Mercator from 1621-1650 features the island of Funen (Fyn), situated in Denmark between the Jutland Peninsula and Zealand. Funen is noted for its fertile farmland, rolling hills, and historic towns, including Odense, the birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen. The map provides a detailed representation of the island’s geography during the early 17th century, reflecting contemporary knowledge and cartographic style. Mercator, one of history's most influential cartographers, was known for enhancing map accuracy and including artistic elements. This historically colored engraving exemplifies Renaissance and early modern mapping techniques and is valued by enthusiasts interested in Danish regional history, geography, and the evolution of mapmaking.