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Authors:  Pieter van den Keere (Latin: Peter Kaerius *1571 – †1646)

                   was a Dutch engraver, publisher and globe maker

                 Petrus Plancius (*1552 – †1622)

                 was a Flemish/Dutch/Netherlandish astronomer, cartographer and clergyman.

Map title:   Orbis Terrarum Typus De Integro Multis In Locis Emendatus /Amsterdam/ 1607                    

Description: Extremely rare Petrus Kaerius double hemisphere World map, based upon Plancius's map of 1594. The map is a veritable feast for the eyes, as every inch of the document is covered with information and artful imagery. The two hemispheres, east and west, are dominated by a giant southern continent labeled as Magallanica. Surrounding the geographic and cosmographic details are the allegorical figures representing the major regions of the world (clockwise from upper left corner): Europa, Asia, Africa, Magallanica, Peruana, and Mexicana. In each vignette, a woman represents the qualities, as perceived by Europeans, of that particular place, while the backgrounds show the landscape, flora, fauna, and peoples.

Material:     100% Cotton Canvas, Magnetic Wood Frame

Total size:   16" X 13" (41 cm X 33 cm)