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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)