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Framed Print : Map showing the Molucca Islands off Halmahera, 1640 (coloured engraving)
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Map showing the Molucca Islands off Halmahera, 1640 (coloured engraving)
XCF291062 Map showing the Molucca Islands off Halmahera, 1640 (coloured engraving) by Jansson, Joannes (1588-1664); 37.6x48.8 cm; Private Collection; Dutch, out of copyright
Media ID 18254841
© Private Collection / Bridgeman Images
Cartouche Chart Iles Maluku Mapping Moluccas Navigation Spice Islands Molucca Sea Moluques
13.5"x11.5" (34x29cm) Premium Frame
Discover the rich history of the Molucca Islands with our exquisite Framed Print from Media Storehouse, featuring a captivating 1640 map by Joannes Jansson. This beautifully colored engraving, out of copyright and sourced from Bridgeman Images, transports you back in time to the Dutch colonial era. Add this intriguing piece to your home or office decor, and let the stories of the Molucca Islands come alive in your space.
Framed and mounted 9x7 print. Professionally handmade full timber moulded frames are finished off with framers tape and come with a hanging solution on the back. Outer dimensions are 13.5x11.5 inches (34x29cm). Quality timber frame frame moulding (20mm wide and 30mm deep) with frame colours in your choice of black, white, or raw oak and a choice of black or white card mounts. Frames have a perspex front providing a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish which is easily cleaned with a damp cloth.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21.4cm x 21.4cm (8.4" x 8.4")
Estimated Product Size is 34cm x 29.2cm (13.4" x 11.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This coloured engraving, titled "Map showing the Molucca Islands off Halmahera, 1640" takes us on a journey back in time to an era of exploration and discovery. Created by Joannes Jansson, a renowned Dutch cartographer of the 17th century, this map offers a glimpse into the intricate world of navigation and charting during that period. The image showcases the Molucca Islands, also known as the Spice Islands, situated off Halmahera in Indonesia. These islands were highly sought after for their valuable spices such as cloves and nutmeg, which had immense economic significance at the time. The map provides detailed information about these islands' geography and features various ships sailing through the treacherous waters of the Molucca Sea. One cannot help but be fascinated by how this ancient chart captures both native inhabitants going about their daily lives and European explorers venturing into uncharted territories. The inclusion of decorative elements like cartouches adds an artistic touch to this scientific representation. As we observe this historical print from a private collection, it serves as a reminder of humanity's insatiable curiosity and thirst for knowledge. It symbolizes our relentless pursuit to explore new horizons despite facing numerous challenges along the way.
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