• 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 the World, 1596

SKU:  188862

Ancient map of the World, 1596

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Johannes Baptista Vrients was a Flemish publisher and cartographer who was active during the late 16th century. He was born in 1552 in Brussels, Belgium, and died in 1612 in Antwerp. Vrients is well known for his collaboration with Abraham Ortelius, one of the most prominent cartographers of the time.

In 1596, Vrients published a world map titled "Orbis Terrae Compendiosa Descriptio Ex peristissimorum totius orbis Gaeographorum operibus desumpta" (A Concise Description of the World Drawn from the Most Excellent Works of All Geographers). This map was included in the atlas "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum" (Theatre of the World), which was initially created by Abraham Ortelius.

The "Orbis Terrae Compendiosa Descriptio" is a world map that aimed to provide a comprehensive and condensed depiction of the known world at the time. It incorporated geographical information from various sources, including maps and works by renowned geographers and cartographers. The map featured the continents of Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas, along with detailed coastlines, major cities, and geographical features.

The map was based on the Ptolemaic projection, a commonly used method in cartography during that period. It showcased a wealth of cartographic details, including mountains, rivers, forests, and regions labeled with their respective names. It also included decorative elements such as ships, sea creatures, and a decorative cartouche.

Vrients played a crucial role in the publication and dissemination of "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum." As a publisher, he worked closely with Ortelius to produce the atlas, which became one of the most influential and celebrated cartographic works of the time.

The maps within "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum," including the "Orbis Terrae Compendiosa Descriptio," contributed to the advancement of geographical knowledge and the development of modern cartography. They provided a standardized and accessible collection of maps, aiding navigators, explorers, and scholars in their understanding of the world.

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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