Historical World Map 1686 - G. Valck - Reprint

Historical world map 1686 - G. Valck - Reprint The historical world map is a unique decoration that adds an exploratory atmosphere to any room. A reliable gift for a traveler or a historian. The historical map is not just a decoration, but also a source of knowledge about the past. The map has a unique charm and looks beautiful in a frame. Product information: Dimensions: 56.5 x 47.5 cm Storage tube for the map included. The reprint has been produced with the utmost care to resemble the original map. Original publication date: 1686 Author: Gerard Valck History of the map An ornate world map created by Gerard Valck in 1686. The Orbis Terrarum Nova Et Accurata Tabula is a beautifully decorated double-hemisphere world map - a great example of Dutch Baroque cartography. At the end of the 17th century, it summarizes geographical knowledge, clarifying many issues, although some still remain unanswered. California is depicted here as an island, while the outline of the North American coastline is still hypothetical. The shape of Australia and New Guinea, which are merged here, is also doubtful. Furthermore, the location of New Zealand is uncertain. The northern part of Japan is heavily distorted, while the northernmost island of Hokkaido is connected to Russia. The mythical lakes Lac Parime and Lac Xarayes are depicted in South America. The corners of the frame are filled with dynamic Baroque scenes depicting the four seasons. The map originates from Gerard Valck's atlas "Nova totius Geographia...", published in Amsterdam around 1686.