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Autor: Johannes Mejer (*1606 - †1674)
was a royal mathematician, astronomer and
cartographer, from Husum (then part of Denmark)
Map title: Orbis Vetus cum Origine Magnarum in Eo Gentium a
Filiis et Nepotibus Noe 1652
Description: Finely embellished map of the Eastern Hemisphere, published by Casper
Dankwerth in the Newe Landesbeschreibung der zweij Hertzogthuemer Schleswig und
Holstein. The map is richly adorned with cherubs, fruit, garlands, and gardens.
The map depicts the ancient form of the continents as the sons of Noah:
Japheth, Shem and Cham. A massive Terra Australis Incognita Veteribus Prorsus,
appears in the Southern part of the Hemisphere. The North Pole takes the shape
of four major and multiple small islands, as illustrated by Mercator.
Material: 100% Cotton
Canvas, Magnetic Wood Frame
Total size: 16" X 13" (41 cm
X 33 cm)