• 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 the World, 1690

SKU:  188900

Ancient map of the World, 1690

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Frederik de Wit was a prominent Dutch cartographer and publisher who lived during the 17th century. He was born in 1630 in Gouda, Netherlands, and he became one of the most influential mapmakers of his time. De Wit's maps are highly regarded for their accuracy, beauty, and attention to detail.

In 1668, Frederik de Wit established his own map publishing business in Amsterdam, where he produced a wide range of maps, atlases, and sea charts. He collaborated with several renowned cartographers and engravers of the era, ensuring the quality and precision of his maps.

"Orbis Terrarum Nova et Accurata Tabula" is one of de Wit's significant works. Translated as "A New and Accurate Map of the World," it was published around 1690. This map is an excellent representation of the world as it was understood during the 17th century, featuring geographical knowledge available at that time.

In 1654, de Wit opened a map shop in Amsterdam, which quickly gained a reputation for producing high-quality maps, atlases, and sea charts. He became known for his attention to detail, elaborate decorations, and artistic skill in engraving. De Wit collaborated with several other cartographers and artists of his time, including Nicolaes Visscher and Romeyn de Hooghe, enhancing the artistic and geographical accuracy of his maps.

Throughout his career, Frederik de Wit created numerous important maps, atlases, and city plans, which were highly sought after by royalty, nobility, merchants, and scholars. His works covered various regions, including Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. His maps were not only functional but also decorative, featuring ornate cartouches, illustrations, and elaborate embellishments.

Frederik de Wit's mapmaking business was successful, and his family continued his cartographic work even after his death in 1706. His maps and atlases played a significant role in shaping the knowledge and understanding of geography during the Golden Age of 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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