Αρ. 10564509
Large world map in copper according to Hendrik Hondius
Αρ. 10564509
Large world map in copper according to Hendrik Hondius
Large map of the world in copper. At the top there is a text in Latin “Nova - Totius - Terrarum - Arbis - Geographica”. AC Hydrographica Tabula.
The original was created by Hendrik Hondius in 1641.
On the left half, we can see North & South America, New Guinea.
Many figures in the foreground with a text about Christopher Columbus.
On the right we can see Europe, Asia, Africa, China, India...
The sea is decorated with ships from the 17th century and some mythological representations.
Many representations on the sides, decorated with water elements, fire, earth and air, and the four seasons.
The plate is mounted on a thin plate that might be wood.
Some holes that were used to hang it on the wall are present on the margin of the map as well as a small gap at the bottom right.
Dimensions: 122 cm x 72 cm
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