Old World Map by John Speed - 1626
by Blue Monocle
Title
Old World Map by John Speed - 1626
Artist
Blue Monocle
Medium
Drawing - Engraving
Description
This seventeenth century map of the world by John Speed includes numerous inset illustrations showing astronomical subjects (such as solar and lunar eclipses and northern and southern constellations), the four classical elements (water, earth, fire, and air), and portraits of explorers (Drake, Cavendish, Magellan, and van Noort).
Original title: A New and Accurat Map of the World Drawne According to the Truest Descriptions, Latest Discoveries, and Best Observations That Have Been Made by English or Strangers
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