Antique Map of the World by Nicolaes Visscher - circa 1690
by Blue Monocle
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Antique Map of the World by Nicolaes Visscher - circa 1690
Artist
Blue Monocle
Medium
Drawing - Engraving
Description
Includes inset maps of the north and south polar regions, though the latter shows no land south of the southern tip of South America. Also notable is California shown as an island, and four classical scenes shown in each corner: The rape of Persephone, Zeus in his chariot, Poseidon commanding his entourage, and Demeter receiving the fruits of the Earth.
Original title: Orbis Terrarum Nova et Accuratissima Tabula (New and Accurate Map of the World)
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