Visscher's world map would become the proto-type for not only a generation of large format Dutch World maps, it also inspired a series of reduced sized biblical world maps by Stoopendahl and others. Visscher's map also includes a set of smaller polar hemispheric projections at the top and bottom of the map. , artist Nicolaes Berchem has introduced dramatic classical scenes representing the rape of Perephone, Zeus being carried across the heavens in an eagle-drawn chariot, Poseidon commanding his entourage, and Demeter receiving the fruits of the Earth. the distinct attractiveness of many of the later seventeenth century Dutch world maps can be found in their border decorations. Visscher's new woldmap in two hemispheres can be regarded as the master forerunner ofa number of highly decorative Dutch world maps produced throughout the remainder of the century. African Islands, including Madagascar (68)ĭecorative full color example of Nicholas Visscher's highly influential double hemisphere map of the World map, first published in 1658. Some minor soiling in the image and in the blank margins. The map by Thvenot, Hollandia Nova Terre Australe in the Relation de Divers Voyages., is a French version of the 1644 chart of Abel Tasman 's discoveries using information from Dutch sources, notably Joan Blaeu's world map published in 1659. She is surrounded by four female figures and. The frontispiece (decorated title page) of the atlas displays the crowned figure of Cybele, the Greco-Roman earth goddess, in a chariot led by lions. Minor tear in lower left margin, just entering printed image. Nova et Accuratissima Terrarum Orbis Tabula (J. Acclaimed as the largest and most splendid atlas of the 17th century, the Atlas Maior was published in 12 volumes by Joan Blaeu between 166265. Split and tear in upper margin, entering image, but well repaired on verso. An extraordinary discovery:unknown to bibliographers and collectors until discovery of the variant edition (this copy) in recent months. Because of the relatively scarity of this map and Blaeu's prominence as one of the most influential and decorative map makers of the Golden Age of Dutch Cartography, this map has become especially sought after by collectors and increasingly scarce on the market. The map depicts celestial figures seated among the clouds and representations of the four season below, with each figure seated in a chariot drawn by beasts and birds. Nederlands: Nieuwe en meest nauwkeurige wereldkaart door Joan Blaeu. New and most accurate world map, by J.Bleau. Free for commercial use, no attribution required. The engraving, layout and elegance of decoration are all of the highest standard. Download Image of Nova et Accuratissima Terrarum Orbis Tabula (J.Blaeu, 1664). This double hemisphere map was prepared at the end of the firm's publishing history and is much rarer than its predecessor. Unlike Blaeu's first world map which appeared in the majority of his atlases and was done on the Mercator projection, for this map Joannes Blaeu utilized a double hemisphere format and depicts California as an island. Moreover, a close comparison of the two maps shows many differences, too many to describe, but clearly the result of having been printed with two different plates, not simply revisions to the same plate. The 3 flying fish at the center of the map in the Atlantic are also missing in this version of the map. The ship below Australia is not present on this edition. The present example is readily distinguishable from the normal Joannes Blaeu World maps by the inclusion of 2 sailing ships off the west coast of South America and 1 ship off the southeastern coastline of South America. The map was also included in contemporary composite sea atlases of the period by Goos and others. He founded his business in 1648 and produced a number of wall maps, world atlases, sea charts, and town books throughout the seventeenth century.
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