Nova Totius Terrarum Orbis Tabula

Discover the allure of art with our faithful reproduction of "Nova Totius Terrarum Orbis Tabula", originally brought to life by the talented Joan Blaeu. Unlike posters or prints, our hand-painted oil painting breathes an unique sense of depth and texture into your space. Every detail, every stroke, and every texture is meticulously recreated, paying the perfect homage to Joan Blaeu and his artistic vision.

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'''Nova Totius Terrarum Orbis Tabula''' is a renowned world map created by the Dutch cartographer Joan Blaeu in 1648. As a prominent figure of the Golden Age of Dutch cartography, Blaeu's work is celebrated for its detailed craftsmanship and artistic merit. The map, whose title translates to "A New Map of the Whole World," epitomizes the baroque style of map-making with its elaborate decorative elements and is a testament to the geographical knowledge and aesthetic sensibilities of the 17th century.

The map is distinguished by its historical context, produced during a period when the Dutch Republic was a dominant maritime power and had a keen interest in global navigation and trade. Blaeu, who was also the official cartographer of the Dutch East India Company, had access to a wealth of navigational data, which he utilized to create maps of unprecedented accuracy and detail for the time.

Nova Totius Terrarum Orbis Tabula is not only a navigational tool but also a work of art, featuring ornate border designs that include allegorical representations of the four elements—earth, air, fire, and water—as well as depictions of the seven wonders of the ancient world and the seven classical planets. The map's corners are adorned with engravings of celestial and terrestrial hemispheres, further emphasizing the scientific and exploratory zeal of the age.

Joan Blaeu's map was widely disseminated and served as a template for future world maps. It reflects the state of geographic knowledge prior to the full exploration of Australia and before the discovery of Antarctica, offering a window into the world as it was known to Europeans in the mid-17th century. Today, Nova Totius Terrarum Orbis Tabula is not only a valuable historical document but also a collector's item and an object of study for those interested in the history of cartography and the Age of Discovery.

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