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Ancient map of Tartary or Tartaria, 1606

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Ancient map of Tartary or Tartaria, 1606

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Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612) was a Flemish cartographer, engraver, and publisher who made significant contributions to the field of mapmaking during the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He was born in Wakken, Flanders (now part of Belgium) and later moved to the Dutch Republic, where he established himself as one of the leading cartographers of his time.

Hondius is best known for his atlases and world maps, which were highly influential and widely disseminated. His works often combined the latest geographic knowledge with decorative elements, making them popular among both scholars and the general public. He frequently collaborated with other prominent cartographers and publishers of his time, such as Gerard Mercator and Willem Blaeu.

One of Hondius' notable works is the map titled "Tartariae sive Magni Chami Regni typus," which was published in 1606. This map depicted the region of Tartary, an historical name used to describe vast parts of Central Asia. It was believed to be inhabited by various nomadic and semi-nomadic people, including Mongols and Turkic tribes.

Hondius' map of Tartary featured detailed geographical information, including mountain ranges, rivers, and cities. It also included various illustrations and vignettes, such as depictions of nomadic life, animals, and mythical creatures. The map was an attempt to represent the geographic knowledge and legends surrounding the region at that time.

It's important to note that the understanding of geography during the 17th century was limited compared to today. Many areas of the world, including parts of Central Asia, were still largely unexplored and poorly understood by European cartographers. Consequently, maps from that era often contained inaccuracies and mythical elements based on hearsay and limited available information.

Jodocus Hondius contributions to cartography played a significant role in disseminating geographic knowledge and shaping the understanding of the world during the Age of Discovery. His maps, including the map of Tartary, remain important historical artifacts that provide insights into the prevailing knowledge and perceptions of the time.

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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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