Feature Points
- VINTAGE MAP REPRODUCTION: You’ll love this high quality historic reproduction of 1680 Mediterranean Map Print. Our museum quality prints are archival grade, which means it will look great and last without fading for over 100 years. Our print to order maps are made in the USA and each map is inspected for quality. This beautiful artwork is a perfect addition to your themed decor. Vintage maps look great in the home, study or office. They make a perfect gift as well.
- MUSEUM QUALITY: This high quality map print will be a great addition to your vintage-themed wall. Don't waste money on cheap-looking, thin paper posters. We use thick, fine art print quality matte paper. Our professional’s choice matte paper displays artwork in high detail without glare. The color is vibrant and text is easy to read. When framed, this map looks absolutely stunning.
- A LOOK BACK AT HISTORY: This is an impressive, historic reproduction of 1680 Mediterranean Art Print . A true piece of history. See our product description section for more fascinating information about this historic map and its significance.
- READY TO FRAME: This print includes a 0.2 inch border for a perfect frame fit and look. Our maps are designed to fit easy-to-find standard frame sizes, saving you money from having to pay for a custom frame. Each map is inspected for quality and shipped in a rigid tube.
- HISTORIX: We love history and art. Sometimes old maps have tears, folds, separations and other blemishes. We digitally restore and enhance maps while keeping its historical character. All our maps are proudly made in the USA. Customers all over the world love our vintage maps and we know you will too.
Additional Information
Produced and published by prominent London-based bookseller, geographer, and engraver William Berry this distinguished publication is a rare piece of early cartographical history. During the seventeenth century, numerous expeditions were discovering land across the globe, including in the America’s, South East Asia, and the Pacific and Indian Oceans. The Mediterranean Sea remained a focal point for European cartographers, and detailing it with greater accuracy became the primary goal for illustrators and geographers across Northern and Western Europe.
The distinctive style, ornate flourishes, and incredible detail immediately transport the viewer back in time, creating an indelible bond between the past and present. Berry was unique as a cartographer in the seventeenth century as it was primarily a craft conducted by the Dutch, whose competency was unrivaled at the time, save for a select few, Berry included. Berry’s career would span more than four decades, and he was one of the most prolific English cartographers of his time.
The Mediterranean Sea’s significance and history are undeniable, and it remains one of the most critical regions to this day. Early civilizations utilized the relatively calm sea to spread knowledge, trade goods, and travel throughout Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. The opening of the Suez Canal in 1868 further increased access to Asia as ships no longer had to sail south past the Cape of Good Hope on Africa’s southernmost coast. The cultural and historical significance of the Mediterranean Sea and its iconic coasts are given new context with this antique production.
Our museum quality giclee print comes printed with archival ink on premium heavyweight matte paper. Shipped in a sturdy cardboard tube your print will arrive ready to be framed. This eye-catching vintage map reproduction print makes the perfect gift for anyone that loves history and imagery.
