Feature Points
VINTAGE PRINT REPRODUCTION: Historic reproduction of 1670 World Map Dutch Golden Age Print. Printed on archival-grade paper that maintains vivid color accuracy for over 100 years without fading or discoloration.
PREMIUM GALLERY PAPER: Heavyweight fine art paper with non-reflective matte finish eliminates glare while delivering museum-grade appearance and lasting durability.
PROFESSIONALLY RESTORED: Each image is digitally restored by our art specialists to correct age-related deterioration while preserving authentic historical details and character.
BORDERLESS DESIGN: Artwork prints edge-to-edge for a seamless, gallery-ready appearance. Ships protected in rigid tube packaging to ensure safe delivery and perfect condition upon arrival.
MADE IN USA: Our multi-step restoration process and quality control ensure each print meets professional standards. Every reproduction is individually inspected before shipping.
Additional Information
Dating to around 1670, this Dutch world map by Frederick de Wit displays the globe in two grand hemispheres, topped and tailed by circular insets of the North and South Poles. Allegorical scenes adorn each corner, marking the flowering of Amsterdam's age of mapmaking.
De Wit stood among the major publishers of Amsterdam, then the beating heart of European cartography. Four corner tableaux pair the seasons with the elements and the signs of the zodiac, while plump cupids and floral garlands frame the polar roundels in exuberant abundance.
The map mirrors both the knowledge and the myth of its day. California appears as an island, a notable error of the era, while South America cradles the mythical golden city of Manoa beside a phantom lake. Recent Dutch voyages sketch the dim outlines of Australia and New Zealand.
This map stands as a testament to the artistry of seventeenth-century Holland, offering a window into a frontier still unfolding at the margins of the known. Among the most beautiful world maps of its century, it lends the opulence of old Amsterdam to any living room, office, or study.
VINTAGE PRINT REPRODUCTION: Historic reproduction of 1670 World Map Dutch Golden Age Print. Printed on archival-grade paper that maintains vivid color accuracy for over 100 years without fading or discoloration.
PREMIUM GALLERY PAPER: Heavyweight fine art paper with non-reflective matte finish eliminates glare while delivering museum-grade appearance and lasting durability.
PROFESSIONALLY RESTORED: Each image is digitally restored by our art specialists to correct age-related deterioration while preserving authentic historical details and character.
BORDERLESS DESIGN: Artwork prints edge-to-edge for a seamless, gallery-ready appearance. Ships protected in rigid tube packaging to ensure safe delivery and perfect condition upon arrival.
MADE IN USA: Our multi-step restoration process and quality control ensure each print meets professional standards. Every reproduction is individually inspected before shipping.
Additional Information
Dating to around 1670, this Dutch world map by Frederick de Wit displays the globe in two grand hemispheres, topped and tailed by circular insets of the North and South Poles. Allegorical scenes adorn each corner, marking the flowering of Amsterdam's age of mapmaking.
De Wit stood among the major publishers of Amsterdam, then the beating heart of European cartography. Four corner tableaux pair the seasons with the elements and the signs of the zodiac, while plump cupids and floral garlands frame the polar roundels in exuberant abundance.
The map mirrors both the knowledge and the myth of its day. California appears as an island, a notable error of the era, while South America cradles the mythical golden city of Manoa beside a phantom lake. Recent Dutch voyages sketch the dim outlines of Australia and New Zealand.
This map stands as a testament to the artistry of seventeenth-century Holland, offering a window into a frontier still unfolding at the margins of the known. Among the most beautiful world maps of its century, it lends the opulence of old Amsterdam to any living room, office, or study.
