• 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 World Map or General Map of the Earth, Divided into Two Hemispheres, 1694

SKU:  192637

Ancient World Map or General Map of the Earth, Divided into Two Hemispheres, 1694

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Nicolas de Fer was a French cartographer and geographer who lived from 1646 to 1720. He was known for his contributions to cartography during the late 17th and early 18th centuries. De Fer created numerous maps and atlases that were highly regarded for their accuracy and detail.

One of his notable works is the "Mappe-Monde, Ou Carte Generale De La Terre, Divisee En Deux Hemispheres," which translates to "World Map or General Map of the Earth, Divided into Two Hemispheres." This map was published in 1694 and provides a comprehensive depiction of the world during that time period.

The "Mappe-Monde" features two hemispheres, with the eastern hemisphere on the left and the western hemisphere on the right. The continents are depicted, although some regions, especially in the interior of continents, may lack detailed accuracy due to limited knowledge and exploration during that era.

The map showcases geographical features such as mountains, rivers, and coastlines. It also includes illustrations of ships and sea monsters in the oceans, which were common artistic elements on maps of that time.

Nicolas de Fer's "Mappe-Monde" is an important historical artifact that provides insights into the understanding and representation of the world in the late 17th century. It reflects the knowledge and cartographic techniques of the time and can be appreciated both as a work of art and as a valuable geographical reference from that period.

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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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