Feature Points
VINTAGE PRINT REPRODUCTION: Historic reproduction of 1587 World Map Age of Discovery 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 1587, this map by Rumold Mercator depicts the world across two hemispheres, a reduced form of the monumental 1569 world map drawn by his father, the eminent Gerard Mercator. It distills late Renaissance geography into a balanced, symmetrical design of timeless visual harmony.
Rumold completed the work under his father's personal direction, recasting the great wall map into a folio that set aside the famous Mercator projection. The map first reached readers in a 1587 printing of Strabo's classical Geographia, before anchoring the family's influential atlas of the following decade.
The composition brims with the spirit of its time. An imposing strapwork border encloses the twin globes, an armillary sphere crowning the top and a compass rose below. South America swells with an exaggerated western coast, while a vast Terra Australis fills the unknown far south.
This map stands as a testament to the most influential mapmaking dynasty of the Renaissance, offering a window into the world as the era of discovery grasped it. As the only obtainable world map shaped by Gerard Mercator's own hand, it is a crown jewel for discerning collectors.
VINTAGE PRINT REPRODUCTION: Historic reproduction of 1587 World Map Age of Discovery 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 1587, this map by Rumold Mercator depicts the world across two hemispheres, a reduced form of the monumental 1569 world map drawn by his father, the eminent Gerard Mercator. It distills late Renaissance geography into a balanced, symmetrical design of timeless visual harmony.
Rumold completed the work under his father's personal direction, recasting the great wall map into a folio that set aside the famous Mercator projection. The map first reached readers in a 1587 printing of Strabo's classical Geographia, before anchoring the family's influential atlas of the following decade.
The composition brims with the spirit of its time. An imposing strapwork border encloses the twin globes, an armillary sphere crowning the top and a compass rose below. South America swells with an exaggerated western coast, while a vast Terra Australis fills the unknown far south.
This map stands as a testament to the most influential mapmaking dynasty of the Renaissance, offering a window into the world as the era of discovery grasped it. As the only obtainable world map shaped by Gerard Mercator's own hand, it is a crown jewel for discerning collectors.
