Jodocus Hondius [SEP] native language
Jodocus Hondius
Jodocus Hondius (Latinized version of his Dutch name: "Joost de Hondt") (14 October 1563 – 12 February 1612) was a Flemish engraver and cartographer. He is sometimes called Jodocus Hondius the Elder to distinguish him from his son Jodocus Hondius II. Hondius is best known for his early maps of the New World and Europe, for re-establishing the reputation of the work of Gerard Mercator, and for his portraits of Francis Drake. One of the notable figures in the Golden Age of Dutch
evaluated by the Guild, including the identification of the "Herbe Much Like Our Letcuce."
Cartography.
The cartographic evidence related to Drake's landing have been evaluated in depth by the Guild. These include the Jodocus Hondius map and
the many more maps showing Drakes Bay.
Chinese ceramics.
The Guild's extensive work on the porcelains of Drake and Cermeño along with those of other cargos from across the globe have firmly established that two different cargoes have been found at Drakes Bay native American sites.