Map of the Strait of Magellan
Map of the Strait of Magellan
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SKU:TR3122103966
This refined, colored map of the Strait of Magellan, created by a 17th-century Dutch cartographic school, illustrates a decisive juncture in the oceanic routes between the Atlantic and Pacific. The chart combines nautical observation and fantasy: the profiles of the Patagonian and Tierra del Fuego coasts are rendered with mountainous reliefs, decorative cartouches, and sea monsters, typical of Baroque aesthetics. The Latin names and descriptive notes highlight the erudite function of the work, intended for navigators as well as cultured collectors. Wind roses, ships, and human figures recall the exploratory expeditions following Magellan's and Le Maire's voyages, transforming the strait into a symbol of new global geography.
Feel history at your fingertips
Our reproductions are 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 the characteristic frayed edges that attest to its artisanal craftsmanship.
It is still made today using ancient medieval techniques in the workshops of Amalfi.
Materials of sublime quality
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Amalfi Handmade Paper
Thick, porous, with typical frayed edges -
Handcrafted Frame
Made of fine wood, hand-assembled -
Museum Glass
The same ultra-clear glass used in museums
Unique Quality Material
Printed on Amalfi handmade paper
Sheet size: 40 x 30 cm
With frame: 43 x 33 cm
Material: artwork printed on very high-quality Amalfi handmade paper with frayed edges
Frame: Light brown, made of beech wood and handmade wood pulp
