Print of a world map from 1636, featuring decorative engravings and borders

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Framed Print of World Map 1636

A world map from the Admiralty Collection, United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO). This map was made in 1636 by Henri le Roy and was published in 1637 by Michael van Lochom. It is based on an earlier world map from 1617 by Jodocus Hondius. Henri le Roy added decorative engravings and borders to represent, in the secular iconography of the time, different places and continents. The horse and reindeer stand in for Europe, the camel for Asia, an elephant for Africa and a crocodile for the Americas. The map appeared in Nicholas Tassin's atlas, Cartes Generales, in 1637. © New York Public Library / Science Source

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Embark on a journey through time with our 'World Map 1636' framed print. This beautifully preserved map, crafted by Henri le Roy in 1636 and published by Michael van Lochom in 1637, offers a glimpse into the early days of cartography. A treasure from the Admiralty Collection at the UK Hydrographic Office, this piece is not only a work of art but also a fascinating historical artifact that shows humanity's enduring quest for exploration and discovery.

A beautifully detailed print of the 1636 World Map showcases a bygone era's vision of our planet. The map, crafted by Henri le Roy and published in 1637, features vibrant engravings that symbolize continents with animals: Europe is represented by a horse and reindeer, Asia by a camel, Africa by an elephant, and the Americas by a crocodile.

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