• 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 Venice, 1552 (canvas print, 78 cm x 111 cm)

SKU:  P-190256

Ancient map of Venice, 1552 (canvas print, 78 cm x 111 cm)

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The phrase "Venetiarum amplissima & maritima urbs cum multis circumiacentibus insulis, 1552" translates to "The most spacious and maritime city of Venice with many surrounding islands, 1552." This appears to be a description of the city of Venice and its surrounding islands, as documented in the year 1552 by Sebastian Münster.

Sebastian Münster was a German cartographer, cosmographer, and scholar. He is known for his work in the field of cartography, including the production of maps and geographical descriptions. His works often provided valuable insights into the geography and urban layout of various cities during his time. In this case, the phrase you provided likely refers to one of his maps or descriptions of Venice, highlighting its importance as a maritime city with numerous nearby islands.

Sebastian Münster (1488-1552) was a German scholar, mathematician, and cartographer known for his significant contributions to the fields of geography, cartography, and cosmography during the Renaissance period. He is particularly renowned for his work on maps and geographical descriptions.

Münster's most famous work is "Cosmographia," which was first published in 1544. This was a comprehensive and influential work that combined geographical knowledge, maps, and information about the world. It covered a wide range of topics, including astronomy, geography, ethnography, and even included information about mythical creatures. The "Cosmographia" went through numerous editions and translations, making it one of the most widely read books of its time.

Münster was also known for his detailed maps, and he played a crucial role in the development of early modern cartography. His maps were often based on the latest available information, but they also included elements of traditional and speculative geography. This blend of contemporary knowledge and historical elements makes Münster's maps fascinating artifacts for understanding the state of geographical knowledge in the 16th century.

In addition to his contributions to geography and cartography, Münster was a prolific scholar who wrote on a variety of topics, including theology and mathematics. His works had a significant impact on the dissemination of knowledge during the Renaissance and helped shape the way people understood the world at that 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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