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Author:  Willem Janszoon Blaeu (*c.1570 - †1630)

was a Dutch cartographer, atlas maker and publisher. One of the notable figures of the Netherlandish/Dutch  school of cartography in its golden age (the 16th and 17th centuries)

Map title:  Nova Totius Terrarum Orbis Geographica Ac Hydrographica  Tabula /Amsterdam/1617

Description: This is one of the finest and most famous world maps to appear in an atlas during the Golden Age of Dutch cartography. The map is now famous for its elaborate ornamentation, embellished with ships, sea monsters, compass roses, and ornate border panels. Across the top are allegorical representations of the sun and moon and the five known planets - Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn. The four basic elements, Fire, Air, Water, and Land, are illustrated on the left panel, while the four seasons are depicted on the right panel. The seven wonders of the ancient world are displayed in the bottom panels.  

Material:     100% Cotton Canvas, Magnetic Wood Frame

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