World map, from 'Le Theatre du Monde', 1645 - Willem Janszoon Blaeu
World map, from 'Le Theatre du Monde', 1645 - Willem Janszoon Blaeu
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Historical world map also known as 'Le Theatre du Monde' created by Willem Janszoon Blaeu in 1645. It is a colored engraving.
The map is rectangular, and indicates all the continents as they were known at the time. The map contains inscriptions by the cartographer Willem.
All around the map there are allegorical figures taken from the classical world and mythology.
The map is on display at the Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France.
Willem Janszoon Blaeu, latinized as Guilielmus Jansonius Blavius (1571 – Amsterdam, 1638), was a Dutch cartographer and publisher.
The son of a merchant, he was an author, printer, and publisher of maps and globes, which he signed until 1621 with the name Guljelmus Caesius.
Feel history under your fingertips
Our reproductions are extremely faithful to the original and printed on precious Amalfi paper.
It is a paper composed exclusively of cotton fibers, thick and naturally porous, yet soft to the touch, with characteristic frayed edges that attest to its artisanal craftsmanship.
It is still made today according to ancient medieval techniques, in the workshops of Amalfi.
Materials of sublime quality
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Amalfi Paper
Thick, porous, with typical frayed edges -
Handcrafted Frame
Made of precious wood, hand-assembled -
Museum Glass
The same ultra-clear glass used in museums
Unique quality material
Printed on handmade Amalfi paper
Sheet size: 40 x 30 cm
With frame: 43 x 33 cm
Material: artwork printed on very high-quality handmade Amalfi paper with frayed edges
Frame: Light brown, handmade beech wood and wood pulp
