• 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 Peru, 1633

SKU:  194990

Ancient map of Peru, 1633

€55,00 EUR
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Published in 1633 by the Dutch scholar and geographer Joannes De Laet, this early map of Peru offers a fascinating glimpse into the cartographic knowledge and ambitions of 17th-century Europe. De Laet, a director of the Dutch West India Company, was known for his detailed regional maps of the Americas, which appeared in his monumental work "Nieuwe Wereldt" (New World), first published in Latin as "Novus Orbis". This map of Peru was one of the most accurate and informative representations of the region available at the time.

The map covers the western coast of South America, detailing the Viceroyalty of Peru, which then encompassed much of the continent. Carefully etched river systems, the Andes Mountains, and major settlements such as Lima, Cuzco, and Quito are prominently featured. Unlike earlier speculative maps, De Laet’s work benefits from Dutch access to Spanish records and first-hand reports from explorers and missionaries, lending his representations greater credibility and precision.

Decorative flourishes — such as a finely engraved cartouche, compass rose, and possibly maritime motifs — reflect the artistic sensibilities of Dutch Golden Age cartography. These features served both as visual embellishments and as emblems of navigation and imperial curiosity.

This 1633 map not only charts geography but also conveys the power dynamics, economic interests, and intellectual pursuits of the period. It is both a scientific document and a cultural artifact — a synthesis of knowledge, artistry, and colonial ambition.

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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