introduction to the artist hendrik floris van langren, also known as henricus f. van langren, was a dutch cartographer born in amsterdam, netherlands in circa 1574. he was part of a well-known family of cartographers, globe-makers, mathematicians, and astronomers. early life and education he was the son of jacob floris van langren and lysbet pieters de gelder. his occupations included cartographer, copperplate engraver, and kaartgraveur. he collaborated with his father jacob floris van langren and his brother arnold floris van langren. he was a pupil of his father and was educated and trained…