• presentation of the map reproduction without a frame
  • detail of the map from the centre
  • 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, 1696

SKU:  191015

Ancient map of the World, 1696

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Frederik de Wit (1629-1706) was a prominent Dutch cartographer, engraver, and publisher who lived during the Dutch Golden Age. He was born in Gouda, Netherlands, and moved to Amsterdam, where he established himself as one of the leading mapmakers and print sellers of his time. De Wit's work was highly regarded for its precision, artistic quality, and attention to detail.

One of his notable works is titled "Facies Una Hemisphaerii Terrestris," which translates to "The Appearance of One Hemisphere of the Earth." This map, created in 1696, represents one half of the terrestrial globe, showing various geographical features, countries, coastlines, and cartographic details of that time.

During the 17th century, cartography was a highly valuable and influential field as it played a crucial role in exploration, trade, and colonization. Maps like those produced by Frederik de Wit were essential tools for navigators, merchants, and governments. 

In 1654, Frederik de Wit opened a map and print shop in Amsterdam, and he soon gained recognition for producing high-quality maps, atlases, and prints. His business flourished, and he became one of the most successful and influential cartographers of the 17th century.

De Wit's maps covered a wide range of regions, including Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. He often incorporated decorative elements into his maps, such as elaborate cartouches, vignettes, and illustrations, making them not only practical tools but also objects of beauty and art.

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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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