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 kaartgraveu…