• presentation of the map reproduction without a frame
  • detail of the map from the centre
  • detail of the map from the centre left
  • detail of the map from the top left corner
  • detail of the map from the bottom left corner
  • detail of the map from the top right corner
  • detail of the map from the bottom right corner
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Ancient map of Americas, Novissima et Accuratissima Totius Americae Descriptio, 1678

SKU:  190301

Ancient map of Americas, Novissima et Accuratissima Totius Americae Descriptio, 1678

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Frederick de Wit (also spelled Frederik de Wit) was a prominent Dutch cartographer and map publisher who lived during the 17th century. He was born in 1629 and died in 1706. De Wit was based in Amsterdam, which was a significant center of cartography and trade during that era.

One of his notable works is the map titled "Novissima et Accuratissima Totius Americae Descriptio," which translates to "The Newest and Most Accurate Description of All America." This map, created in 1678, is a representation of the entire American continent, including North, Central, and South America.

De Wit's maps were highly regarded for their artistic quality and accuracy. They often featured elaborate decorative elements, such as ornate cartouches, illustrations of indigenous people and animals, and elaborate borders. These maps were not only functional but also considered works of art, as they were carefully crafted and appealed to the aesthetics of the time.

Aside from producing original maps, De Wit was also known for reissuing maps by other famous cartographers of his time, including Blaeu and Janssonius, making some updates and alterations to suit the tastes and demands of his clientele.

After Frederick de Wit's death in 1706, his business was carried on by his widow, Maria, and later by his son, Franciscus de Wit. The firm continued to publish maps for some time but eventually declined, marking the end of an era in Dutch cartography.

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Materials

Cotton canvas, matte photo paper, fine art paper, pigmented inks.

  • The canvas it's 99 % cotton, 450 gr/sqm;
  • The matte photo paper it's acid-free (archival paper), 190 gr/sqm;
  • The fine art photo paper it's satinated (semi-glossy), 140 gr/sqm.

Shipping & Returns

Dispatching time: 1-2 days.

* AirMail option: The orders will be sent by priority registered mail, usually via client National Post (USPS, Canada Post, Royal Mail, LaPoste, Deutsche Post, PostNL, etc). The delivery times are not guaranteed, sometimes it will take longer and these are beyond our control. Tracking number will be provided. Clients from US and Canada cannot track the parcels as the tracking numbers are not rolled in USPS and Canada Post systems.

* UPS standard: The orders will be sent with UPS expedited option. The delivery time it's between 5-11 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.

* UPS express: : The orders will be sent with UPS express saver. The delivery time it's between 4-7 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.

Framing tips

Both type of materials, paper and canvas prints come rolled and will be need to be taken to your local framers.

The image it's printed with a border of 0.6 " (1.5 cm), for framing purposes only.

If you have already a frame, be sure you send us the exact size of the print that will fit inside the frame. We're printing on vectorial plotters so the size could slightly be more or less with 0.4" (1 cm).

If you plan to have the canvas print stretched on wooden frame, you'll need additional border, so please let us know after placing the order.

The images above was cropped from the image at the biggest size available (keeping the best quality and aspect /ratio), so, for good details please choose biggest dimensions that will suit your preferences / space.

Care Instructions

The print media (canvas or photo paper) could be cleaned only with a dry, soft cloth.

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