• presentation of the map reproduction without a frame
  • detail of the map from the centre
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  • detail of the map from the top left corner
  • detail of the map from the bottom left corner
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Antique map Polus Antarcticus Terra Australis Incognita, 1680

SKU:  187487

Antique map Polus Antarcticus Terra Australis Incognita, 1680

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Frederick De Wit was a renowned Dutch cartographer and publisher who lived from 1629 to 1706. He was known for his production of high-quality maps and atlases during the Dutch Golden Age. One of his notable works is the map titled "Polus Antarcticus Terra Australis Incognita," which was published in 1680.

The map "Polus Antarcticus Terra Australis Incognita" by Frederick De Wit depicted the southern regions of the Earth, including the South Pole and the surrounding areas. It reflected the prevailing knowledge and speculations of the time regarding the southernmost parts of the world.

As the name suggests, the map combined the concept of "Polus Antarcticus" or the South Pole with "Terra Australis Incognita" or the unknown southern land. This amalgamation of ideas and geographical features was common during that period, as explorers and mapmakers were trying to piece together an accurate representation of the world based on limited information.

De Wit's map would have included representations of the Antarctic region, although it is important to note that the actual details and accuracy of the depiction would have been limited due to the lack of comprehensive exploration of the area at that time. The map might have showcased hypothetical coastlines, speculative islands, and other features associated with the notion of Terra Australis Incognita.

The map "Polus Antarcticus Terra Australis Incognita" by Frederick De Wit represents a fascinating historical document that offers insight into the cartographic knowledge and beliefs of the late 17th century regarding the uncharted southern regions of the Earth.

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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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