Feature Points
VINTAGE PRINT REPRODUCTION: Historic reproduction of 1593 South America Antique Map 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
This map of South America comes from the de Jode atlas, the Speculum Orbis Terrae, released at Antwerp in 1593. It covers the southern half of the New World through the eyes of Renaissance Europe, its coastlines and interior compiled from the accounts of Spanish and Portuguese seafarers.
The atlas began with Flemish mapmaker Gerard de Jode, whose lifelong project set out to challenge the Theatrum of Ortelius. When he died in 1591, his son Cornelis took up the task and issued the completed volume in 1593, adapting maps from Italian, German, and Flemish predecessors.
Though admired for its quality, the atlas never sold well, and few copies have lasted to the present. Its maps of the Americas rank among the most noteworthy it contained, depicting a continent that Europeans had only lately reached, barely a century after Columbus first sailed west.
This scarce map stands as a testament to one of the most sought-after atlases of its time, offering a window into how the Renaissance saw a continent still largely unexplored. An exquisite addition to any collection, it preserves a coveted relic of the sixteenth century.
VINTAGE PRINT REPRODUCTION: Historic reproduction of 1593 South America Antique Map 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
This map of South America comes from the de Jode atlas, the Speculum Orbis Terrae, released at Antwerp in 1593. It covers the southern half of the New World through the eyes of Renaissance Europe, its coastlines and interior compiled from the accounts of Spanish and Portuguese seafarers.
The atlas began with Flemish mapmaker Gerard de Jode, whose lifelong project set out to challenge the Theatrum of Ortelius. When he died in 1591, his son Cornelis took up the task and issued the completed volume in 1593, adapting maps from Italian, German, and Flemish predecessors.
Though admired for its quality, the atlas never sold well, and few copies have lasted to the present. Its maps of the Americas rank among the most noteworthy it contained, depicting a continent that Europeans had only lately reached, barely a century after Columbus first sailed west.
This scarce map stands as a testament to one of the most sought-after atlases of its time, offering a window into how the Renaissance saw a continent still largely unexplored. An exquisite addition to any collection, it preserves a coveted relic of the sixteenth century.
