• presentation of the map reproduction without a frame
  • detail of the map from the centre
  • 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
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Ancient map of Maluku Islands, Spice Islands, 1635

SKU:  189843

Ancient map of Maluku Islands, Spice Islands, 1635

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"Moluccae Insulae Celeberrimae" is a Latin phrase that translates to "The Very Famous Moluccan Islands." These islands, also known as the Spice Islands, are located in modern-day Indonesia and were historically renowned for their valuable spices, particularly cloves and nutmeg.

The map "Moluccae Insulae Celeberrimae" from 1635 is one of Blaeu's notable creations. It likely depicted the Moluccan Islands in detail and may have included information about the spice trade routes and the locations of various settlements on the islands. Maps like this were highly valuable during the Age of Exploration and helped European powers navigate and establish trade in distant parts of the world.

Blaeu's maps and atlases are considered masterpieces of cartography and are sought after by collectors and historians for their historical and artistic significance. They provide valuable insights into the geographical knowledge and exploration of the time.

Willem Janszoon Blaeu (1571-1638) was a Dutch cartographer, globemaker, and publisher who made significant contributions to the field of cartography during the Dutch Golden Age. He was a highly influential figure in the development of mapmaking and is best known for his production of high-quality maps and atlases.

Willem Janszoon Blaeu's contributions to cartography helped shape our understanding of the world during the 17th century, and his maps remain valuable historical documents that provide insights into the geography and exploration of his era.

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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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