• 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 Somerset, 1646, (fine art photo paper print, 88 cm x 115 cm)

SKU:  P-186847

Ancient map of Somerset, 1646, (fine art photo paper print, 88 cm x 115 cm)

€75,00 EUR
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Joan Blaeu was a renowned Dutch cartographer, atlas maker, and publisher in the 17th century. He is known for his elaborate and beautifully illustrated maps and atlases. One of his notable works is the "Atlas Maior," a comprehensive atlas that contained maps of various regions around the world. 

In 1646, Joan Blaeu published a map of Somerset, a county in the southwestern part of England. This map would have been a part of his larger atlas or sold individually, depending on the customer's preference.

Blaeu's maps are highly regarded for their accuracy and attention to detail, and they are valuable historical documents that provide insights into the geography and topography of the regions they depict during the 17th century.

Joan Blaeu (1596-1673) was a prominent Dutch cartographer, mapmaker, and publisher during the 17th century. He was part of a renowned Dutch cartographic family, the Blaeu family, who made significant contributions to the field of cartography.

Joan Blaeu passed away in Amsterdam in 1673. His work continues to be celebrated for its historical significance and artistic beauty. Original copies of Blaeu's maps and atlases are treasured by collectors and can command high prices at auctions.

Joan Blaeu's contributions to cartography helped advance the understanding of geography during the 17th century. His maps not only served practical purposes but also served as works of art, reflecting the artistic and scientific interests of his time.

Find more maps of Joan Blaeu

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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