• 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, Clover Leaf World Map, 1581

SKU:  187916

Ancient map of the World, Clover Leaf World Map, 1581

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The 1581 Clover Leaf World Map, also known as the Buenting Clover Leaf Map, was created by Heinrich Buenting, a German theologian and cartographer. It is an early example of a world map that deviates from the conventional circular or rectangular shape.

The map's design takes the form of a cloverleaf, with three lobes representing Europe, Asia, and Africa. Each lobe is further divided into regions and countries. The map depicts the continents in a highly stylized and distorted manner, with limited accuracy in terms of their size, shape, and relative positions.

In the center of the map, Buenting placed Jerusalem, symbolizing its significance as the spiritual center of the world. Surrounding Jerusalem, he included illustrations of biblical events, such as the crucifixion of Jesus, to emphasize the map's religious context.

The Clover Leaf World Map was intended primarily for religious and educational purposes. It aimed to depict the known world at the time and reinforce Christian beliefs, with an emphasis on the Holy Land. As a theological map, it combined geographical information with biblical references, reflecting the religious worldview prevalent during the 16th century.

Heinrich Buenting's map gained popularity and was reproduced in various editions. While it may not be considered an accurate representation of the world by modern standards, it serves as an important historical artifact, illustrating the fusion of religion and cartography during the Renaissance period.

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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