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Ancient map of the Gulf of Finland, 1608

SKU:  195199

Ancient map of the Gulf of Finland, 1608

€79,66 EUR
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Willem Janszoon Blaeu’s map of the Gulf of Finland (1608) is an early and important example of Dutch nautical and regional cartography produced at the beginning of the Golden Age of mapmaking. Issued while Blaeu was establishing his reputation in Amsterdam, the map reflects his background as a trained astronomer, instrument maker, and pilot, as well as his close engagement with contemporary navigational science.

The chart depicts the eastern Baltic region extending from the Gulf of Bothnia into the Gulf of Finland, with careful attention to coastlines, islands, and navigational hazards. The shores of Sweden and Finland are delineated in detail, while the southern coast includes Estonia and Ingria, highlighting key ports and settlements such as Reval (Tallinn) and Narva. The eastern extent approaches the region of Neva, underscoring the strategic importance of the gulf as a maritime corridor linking Scandinavia, the Baltic trade network, and Russia.

Soundings, coastal profiles, and island groupings demonstrate the map’s practical function for sailors navigating the often treacherous Baltic waters. Rhumb lines radiate across the sea, and orientation is clearly marked, reflecting Blaeu’s commitment to navigational accuracy. At the same time, the chart includes decorative elements—ships under sail, a compass rose, and refined calligraphy—that elevate it beyond a purely utilitarian document.

Published in 1608, the map predates the founding of Saint Petersburg (1703) and thus provides a valuable glimpse of the region before Russia’s emergence as a major Baltic power. It also illustrates the early Dutch interest in northern trade routes and maritime intelligence.

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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.

* Standard shipping fee: 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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