Old World Map Orbis Terrarum reprint P. Plancius 1594 M1594

Old World Map Orbis Terrarum reprint P. Plancius 1594 M1594

Vintage maps make great gifts or decorations because they are unusual and add a sense of history to a space. They can also remind someone of past trips or inspire future travel plans. Plus, they often have attractive designs and can be considered works of art.

This reprint of a historical map by Petrus Plancius (1552-1622) from 1594 is a decorative piece that is hard to pass by. The Orbis Terrarum Typus De Integro Multis In Locis Emendatus world map is a feast for the eyes. Filled with color, information and allegorical figures, the map encourages repeated study.

The reprint print prepared with the utmost care to resemble the original map. The texture and color of the paper are intended to reproduce the material on which the originals were printed.

Petrus Plancius’ map presents a great geographical value of the time – thanks to his acquaintance in the Dutch East India Company, Plancius cartographed the Arctic and the Far East. The map also includes an attempt to map the Northwest Passage – Plancius followed Willem Barents’ three expeditions in the area.

Dimensions: 57.5 x 38.9 cm