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An exceptional example of John Senex's decorative map of Amsterdam from 1721, this work is dedicated to John Hedworth of Harraton and offers a detailed depiction of the city and its bustling port, complete with an allegorical cartouche.
John Senex's A New Map of the City of Amsterdam Most Humbly Inscrib'd to John Hedworth Esqr. 1720 captures the modern city and port of Amsterdam during the 18th century, with a focus on merchant and naval activity along the harbor. The map provides an extensive list of 288 place names in keys on the left and right side, as well as the names of bulwarks, such as Zee Burch, Jaep Hannes, and Oofter Beer. Additionally, the top left and right corners feature a lengthy explanation of the streets and lanes, offering a comprehensive view of Amsterdam's urban landscape.
The striking allegorical cartouche adds an artistic touch to the map, reflecting the skill and attention to detail that John Senex, a prominent English cartographer, was known for. The scale of the map is based on "3000 Amsterdam Feet," and it was engraved by S. Parker, further emphasizing the craftsmanship involved in its creation.
This beautifully executed map of Amsterdam by John Senex serves as both an informative resource and an impressive work of cartographic art, making it a valuable acquisition for those interested in the history of Amsterdam and the golden age of cartography.
John Senex (1678-1740) was one of the foremost mapmakers in England in the early eighteenth century. He was also a surveyor, globemaker, and geographer. As a young man, he was apprenticed to Robert Clavell, a bookseller. He worked with several mapmakers over the course of his career, including Jeremiah Seller and Charles Price. In 1728, Senex was elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society, a rarity for mapmakers. The Fellowship reflects his career-long association as engraver to the Society and publisher of maps by Edmund Halley, among other luminaries. He is best known for his English Atlas (1714), which remained in print until the 1760s. After his death in 1740 his widow, Mary, carried on the business until 1755. Thereafter, his stock was acquired by William Herbert and Robert Sayer (maps) and James Ferguson (globes).
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