• 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 Geographical and Hydrographic Chart of the Entire World, 1652

SKU:  189110

Ancient Geographical and Hydrographic Chart of the Entire World, 1652

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Claes Janszoon Visscher was a Dutch cartographer and engraver who lived during the 17th century. He was born in Amsterdam in 1587 and died in 1652. Visscher is best known for his mapmaking and engravings, which were highly regarded for their artistic and decorative qualities.

One of Visscher's notable works is the map titled "Nova Totius Terrarum Orbis Geographica Ac Hydrographica Tabula Autore N I Piscator." This Latin phrase translates to "A New Geographical and Hydrographic Chart of the Entire World, by N. J. Piscator." N. J. Piscator is a pseudonym for Visscher himself.

The map was published in 1652 and features a decorative cartouche, ornate borders, and intricate illustrations. It depicts the known world at that time, including continents, countries, and bodies of water. Visscher's map reflects the geographical knowledge of the 17th century, which was still incomplete compared to modern cartography.

Visscher's work primarily focused on cartography, and he produced numerous maps of various regions, including the Netherlands, Europe, and other parts of the world. His maps were known for their accuracy and attention to detail, and they were widely used for navigation and exploration during the 17th century.

In addition to his cartographic work, Visscher also created engravings and prints depicting landscapes, cityscapes, and historical events. His prints often featured intricate details and a lively style, capturing the essence of the scenes he depicted. Visscher collaborated with other notable artists of his time, including his sons, Nicolaes Visscher and Jan Janszoon Visscher, who carried on his cartographic and publishing legacy after his death.

Visscher's maps were renowned for their artistic beauty and attention to detail. They were often used for decorative purposes rather than for practical navigation.

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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