Een hemel en aardglove, Gerard & Leonard Valck, 1750
Produced in 1750 by Maria Schenk from the engravings of 1705. Traditionally an engraver, Gerard Valck (or Gerrit Leendertsz Valck) (1652-1726), set up in the map business in 1679 in partnership with his brother-in-law Pieter Schenk, acquiring copper plates from a variety of map dealers and sellers. Around 1700 Gerard moved to the centre of Amsterdam, took over premises once belonging to Jodocus Hondius, and was taught the art of globe making by Pieter Maasz Smith. In 1711 Gerard's son Leonard (1675-1746) joined his father in the globe making business and together they produced terrestrial and celestial globes. Interestingly they did not rely on existing copper plates of the 'old school' but instead designed a totally new pair of globes based on up-to- date astronomical and geographical information. Gerard and Leonard Valk were the only publishers of globes in the Netherlands during the 18th century. After Leonard's death the firm continued under the leadership of Maria Schenk. Towards the end of the 18th century the globe factory came in possession of Cornelis Covens (1764-1825).
- Periode
- 1750
