Description
World map painting by Guillaume Delisle.
Dive into history with this antique double-hemisphere world map , published in Amsterdam by the famous cartographers Covens & Mortier in the 18th century. A true work of art, it is finely hand-colored and accurately depicts the sea routes of iconic explorers such as Magellan (1520) , Tasman (1642) , Le Maire (1615) , and Halley (1700) .
This rare print predates the inclusion of the Russian discoveries of 1741 and offers an incomplete but fascinating view of New Zealand , New Holland (Australia) and the legendary unknown southern continent .
An intriguing feature is the presence of Juan de Gama Land , a mythical island believed to be located between Japan and America, which fueled the theories and debates of the greatest geographers of the 18th century. This map thus illustrates the boundary between myth and scientific knowledge, in an era when every sea still held secrets.
📜 WORLD MAP PAINTING (poster + frame)
- Hahnemühle Art Paper 200 g/m²
- Fineart 12-color anti-glare high-definition printing
- Printed in Germany
- Antique silver wooden frame + museum plexiglass + white mat
- Processing + Printing + Delivery : 5 to 7 working days
🔍 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Original world map created by: Guillaume Delisle
- Color by: Covens and Mortier
- Release date: around 1730