This Pieter Goos map from the mid-seventeenth century entitled "Oost Indien" displays the Indian Ocean and the surrounding landmasses. Notice how Australia is named "Hollandia Nova," or New Holland. The map's accuracy is comendable for the period.
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Showing posts with label Seventeenth Century. Show all posts
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Indian Ocean, 1660
Today's map comes to us from the collection of Henny Savenije, whose own mapsite is stellar.
This Pieter Goos map from the mid-seventeenth century entitled "Oost Indien" displays the Indian Ocean and the surrounding landmasses. Notice how Australia is named "Hollandia Nova," or New Holland. The map's accuracy is comendable for the period.
This Pieter Goos map from the mid-seventeenth century entitled "Oost Indien" displays the Indian Ocean and the surrounding landmasses. Notice how Australia is named "Hollandia Nova," or New Holland. The map's accuracy is comendable for the period.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Geneva, 1639
Today's map is another prize from the collection of Johan Huizing.
Mr. Huizing offers the following description of this wonderful work: This fine map depicts the city of Geneva and the region surrounding Lake Léman. It is by Hendrick Hondius (1597–1651) and I believe it comes from his “Nouveau Théâtre du Monde” or Nouvel Atlas of 1639. It looks a lot like the Ortelius map (no. 55 van den Broecke numbering). I like the big fish in the lake a lot!
Many thanks to Mr. Huizing for this excellent contribution!
Mr. Huizing offers the following description of this wonderful work: This fine map depicts the city of Geneva and the region surrounding Lake Léman. It is by Hendrick Hondius (1597–1651) and I believe it comes from his “Nouveau Théâtre du Monde” or Nouvel Atlas of 1639. It looks a lot like the Ortelius map (no. 55 van den Broecke numbering). I like the big fish in the lake a lot!
Many thanks to Mr. Huizing for this excellent contribution!
Saturday, February 16, 2008
New Amsterdam, 1673
Today's interesting map comes to us from the collection of Jerzy Boden.
Mr. Boden supplies the following description: An extremely rare map engraved by Hugo Allard in 1673, known as the 'Restitutio' map. Shortly after the map was issued the Dutch retook the city from the English. The map was printed to celebrate the retaking of New Amsterdam from the British. Allard updated his previous plate by changing the title, some place names and most importantly by changing the view that appears in the lower right. This new view is known as the Restitutio view. It depicts a city that has increased considerably in size. Wall Street's “wall” is shown at the far right edge of the town - a wooden palisade! The Dutch returned the city to the British in November of 1674 and in return the British gave the Dutch the Spice Islands in the East Indies.
Many thanks to Mr. Boden for sharing this excellent map!
Mr. Boden supplies the following description: An extremely rare map engraved by Hugo Allard in 1673, known as the 'Restitutio' map. Shortly after the map was issued the Dutch retook the city from the English. The map was printed to celebrate the retaking of New Amsterdam from the British. Allard updated his previous plate by changing the title, some place names and most importantly by changing the view that appears in the lower right. This new view is known as the Restitutio view. It depicts a city that has increased considerably in size. Wall Street's “wall” is shown at the far right edge of the town - a wooden palisade! The Dutch returned the city to the British in November of 1674 and in return the British gave the Dutch the Spice Islands in the East Indies.
Many thanks to Mr. Boden for sharing this excellent map!
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Asia, 1650
Another one from Henny Savenije's great collection.
Today's map is a mid-17th century work by N. Sanson d'Abbeville depicting Asia and the Horn of Africa. The way the political borders are drawn up reminds us of Asia on a Risk map. A big thanks to Mr. Savenije for sharing this map with us!
Remember to send your maps to us; we'll feature them here on the frontpage!
Today's map is a mid-17th century work by N. Sanson d'Abbeville depicting Asia and the Horn of Africa. The way the political borders are drawn up reminds us of Asia on a Risk map. A big thanks to Mr. Savenije for sharing this map with us!
Remember to send your maps to us; we'll feature them here on the frontpage!
Monday, February 11, 2008
Martinique circa 1685
Today's map is another beauty.
This Nicolas Visscher II map from the latter half of the 17th century titled "Insula Matanino Vulgo Martanico in lucem edita" displays the French Caribbean island of Martinique. A million thanks to the contributor for this great piece!
This Nicolas Visscher II map from the latter half of the 17th century titled "Insula Matanino Vulgo Martanico in lucem edita" displays the French Caribbean island of Martinique. A million thanks to the contributor for this great piece!
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Our First Map!
A great map to get things rolling!
Many thanks to our first contributor. The owner tells us that this fine piece of cartographic art in the Mercator style is from 1607 and displays the Abruzzo and Terra di Lovoro [sic] regions of Italy. Great map!
Be sure to send us your maps and we'll display them here!
Many thanks to our first contributor. The owner tells us that this fine piece of cartographic art in the Mercator style is from 1607 and displays the Abruzzo and Terra di Lovoro [sic] regions of Italy. Great map!
Be sure to send us your maps and we'll display them here!
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