Antique Map of the World by Joan Blaeu - 1664 is a drawing by Blue Monocle which was uploaded on March 5th, 2014.
Antique Map of the World by Joan Blaeu - 1664
This world map comes from Joan Blaeu's Atlas Maior, generally considered the finest atlas ever produced. The two hemispheres of the globe are adorned... more
by Blue Monocle
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Antique Map of the World by Joan Blaeu - 1664
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Blue Monocle
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This world map comes from Joan Blaeu's Atlas Maior, generally considered the finest atlas ever produced. The two hemispheres of the globe are adorned with allegorical figures along the bottom depicting the four seasons, celestial figures along the top, and portraits of the astronomers Galileo Galilei in the upper left and Tycho Brahe in the upper right. The map is also notable for its depiction of California as an island, a misconception that lasted throughout much of the 17th century.
Original title: Nova et Accuratissima Totius Terrarum Orbis Tabula (New and Accurate Map of the Entire World)
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