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Ancient map of East Indies, Southeast Aisa, Australia, 1657

SKU:  190329

Ancient map of East Indies, Southeast Aisa, Australia, 1657

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Nicolaes Visscher's "A New Description of East India and Adjacent Islands" is a copperplate atlas published in Amsterdam in 1657. It is one of the most important cartographic works of the Dutch Golden Age, and it provides a valuable record of the Dutch East India Company's (VOC) activities in the Indian Ocean region in the mid-17th century.

The atlas contains 32 maps and views, as well as a number of text descriptions. The maps are of varying quality, but they all provide a unique perspective on the VOC's empire. For example, the map of Java shows the island's major ports and trading centers, as well as the VOC's forts and settlements. The map of Ceylon (Sri Lanka) shows the island's major rivers and mountains, as well as the VOC's cinnamon plantations.

Nicolaes Visscher (also known as Claes Janszoon Visscher) was a prominent Dutch cartographer and engraver who lived during the 17th century. He was born in Amsterdam in 1618 and came from a family of mapmakers. Nicolaes, along with his father, Claes Janszoon Visscher, and his younger brother, Jan Visscher, were all renowned cartographers of their time.

Nicolaes Visscher was known for his exceptional skill in engraving and producing high-quality maps, atlases, and prints. He created a wide range of cartographic works, including world maps, regional maps, city views, and topographic charts. His maps were recognized for their decorative elements, intricate details, and artistic style.

During the Dutch Golden Age, Amsterdam was a major center of cartography and trade, and Nicolaes Visscher's maps played a significant role in disseminating geographical knowledge. His maps were widely sought after by merchants, explorers, and scholars for their accuracy and aesthetic appeal.

In addition to cartography, Visscher also produced other works, such as biblical illustrations and historical prints. He passed away in 1679, leaving behind a legacy of influential cartographic works that continue to be admired and studied by historians, collectors, and map enthusiasts.

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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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