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Ancient map of French Guiana, 1677

SKU:  194776

Ancient map of French Guiana, 1677

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Pierre Du Val's Coste de Guayane autrement France Equinoctiale en La Terre-Ferme d'Amerique, published in 1677, is a fascinating map that focuses on the coastline of French Guiana, a region known at the time as "France Equinoctiale." This detailed and artistic map reflects the European interest in colonization and exploration in the Americas during the 17th century. The inclusion of a large inset of the Isle de Cayenne (modern-day Cayenne Island) adds significant depth to the map, emphasizing its strategic importance.

The map carefully charts the coastline of French Guiana, identifying rivers, bays, and coastal settlements. This level of detail was crucial for navigation and territorial claims in the Americas.

A prominent inset highlights the Isle de Cayenne, illustrating its geographical features, fortifications, and settlements. This island was central to French colonial activities in the region.

The map includes numerous place names in French and Latin, marking key locations such as trading posts, forts, and indigenous settlements. Annotations provide additional context about the area's geography and colonial significance.

The title is framed in an elaborate baroque-style cartouche, featuring ornamental designs and possibly allegorical figures symbolizing the region's resources and potential.

 Nautical elements like a compass rose and rhumb lines reflect the map’s utility for navigation while enhancing its visual appeal.

Created during the height of European colonial expansion, this map underscores France’s ambitions in South America. French Guiana was seen as a land of opportunity for trade, agriculture, and strategic control, despite the challenges posed by its tropical climate and indigenous resistance.

Du Val’s map is both a practical tool for 17th-century explorers and a work of art that captures the imagination of its audience. It offers a glimpse into the colonial mindset of the time and the intricate craftsmanship of early modern cartography, making it a prized artifact for historians, collectors, and enthusiasts of antique maps.

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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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