"For accuracy according to the knowledge of their time, magnificence of presentation and richness of decoration, the Dutch maps of the 17th century have never been surpassed" (Tooley, Maps and Map-Makers p. Cartographically, the map is largely based on Joan Blaeu's 1648 grand wall map of the world. "It can be regarded as the master forerunner of a number of highly decorative Dutch world maps produced throughout the remainder of the century" (Shirley). Visscher's magnificent Orbis Terrarum Nova et Accuratissima Tabula is one of the most decorative world maps. (Minor splitting at top and bottom of fold, very slight darkening.) Matted, framed and glazed. Surmounted by north and south polar projections with contemporary fully colored border decoration of mythological scenes, drawn by the Dutch painter Nicolaes Berchem and depicting Zeus and Neptune in chariots, the rape of Persephone and Demeter receiving the fruits of the earth. Nova et accuratissima totius terrarum orbis tabula / by: Blaeu, Joan, 1596-1673 Published: (1988) Nova totius. Amsterdam: 1658.Įngraved double-hemisphere map of the world, outline colored by a contemporary hand, image 470 x 554 mm (522 x 626 mm sheet). Orbis terrarum nova et accuratissima tabula / Saved in: Bibliographic Details Author / Creator: Loon, J. Orbis Terrarum Nova et Accuratissima Tabula. Relation 093:057 Provenance Purchased en bloc by HEH from the Museum Book Store, June 7, 1927.VISSCHER, Nicolaes (1618-1679). Verso Text: MS note: 288.Įxtent 1 map : 45 x 54 cm. Orbis terrarum nova et accuratissima tabula. Visscher, Nicolaes, 1618-1679, cartographer. Orbis terrarum tabula recens emendata et in lucem edita / per N. Free illustration for personal and commercial use. References: Shirley 439 Phillips 470 Wagner 388. View source record on contributors website. Nova totius terrarum orbis geographica ac hydrographica tabula (16351649) by Jan Aertse van den Ende. Artwork around map is taken from Visscher's 1658 map, see 093:057M. It is the first and best map of the most magnificent work of its kind ever. To interpret this expression as meaning from the Atlantic to the Pacific shows. Pitt was supplied this plate by van Waesberge. Amsterdam, 1690 Includes ancillary maps of north polar region and south polar region and. Joan Blaeu's highly important map of the world in double hemispheres, used only in the magnificent Atlas Maior, a book for kings and princes, a grand showpiece, the most expensive and impressive book of the day, in twelve volumes containing more than 600 maps. 49 This map, bearing the title Nova et exacta terrarum orbis tabula. It can be regarded as the master forerunner of. Draco." Kashnor dates as 1666, but Shirley identifies this as the second state of this map and gives appeared in information, dating to 1680. Visschers magnificent Orbis Terrarum Nova et Accuratissima Tabula is one of the most decorative world maps. 1611-1686, cartographerįor information on use of Digital Library materials, please see Library Rights and Permissions: ĭescription Kashnor notes, " Shows California as an island with the 'Strait of Anian,' also a small portion of New Zealand. Gallery of authentic historic rare world maps from the 16th to the 19th centuries. Orbis Terrarum Nova Et Accuratissima Tabula World Map by Nicolao Visscher. Auctore Nicolao Visscher.: Geographicus Rare Antique Maps Rare Map for Sale: 1658 Nicolas Visscher Double Hemisphere Map of the World at Geographicus Rare Antique Maps Antique Maps of the World. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Antique map, Visscher, Orbis Terrarum Nova et Accuratisima Tabula at the best online prices at eBay Free shipping for many products. Title Orbis terrarum nova et accuratissima tabula / auctore Joanne à Loon Creator Loon, J. Orbis Terrarum Nova et Accuratissima Tabula.
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