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17th century map of South America
South America, 17th century Dutch map. This shows the new continent that was being discovered by European explorers. The shape is distorted because it had not yet been accurately mapped. Two large rivers in Brazil are shown flowing from a large lake in eastern Brazil. The western coastline is by now fairly accurately mapped, but it was still not realised that Tierra del Fuego (bottom centre) in the Straits of Magellan, was a group of islands and not part of a large southern continent. The inset at lower left shows the Incan city of Cuzco in Peru. This map, published around 1630 by Jodocus Hondius, continued the earlier work of Gerard Mercator
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17th Century Aboriginal Age Of Discovery Ancient Cartography City Civilization Distorted Distortion Dutch Earth Science Exploration Exploring Illustrated Inaccurate Inca Incan Incomplete Latin Mapping Maps Mercator New World Sciences Seventeenth South America Tierra Del Fuego 1630 Cuzco Gerard Gerardus Hondius Jodocus Native Americans
10"x8" (25x20cm) Photo Print
Discover the intriguing history of South America with our exquisite selection from the Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints. This captivating 17th century map from Science Photo Library takes you on a journey back in time, showcasing the newly discovered continent as it was depicted by European explorers. With intricate details and distorted lines, this vintage map serves as a reminder of the fascination and mystery that surrounded the exploration of the New World. Bring the rich history of South America into your home or office with our high-quality photographic prints.
Printed on archival quality paper for unrivalled stable artwork permanence and brilliant colour reproduction with accurate colour rendition and smooth tones. Printed on professional 234gsm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DP II paper. 10x8 for landscape images, 8x10 for portrait images.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 18.5cm (10" x 7.3")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print showcases a 17th-century Dutch map of South America, shedding light on the era of European exploration and discovery. The distorted shape of the continent reflects the limited accuracy in mapping during that time. Notably, two prominent rivers in Brazil are depicted as flowing from a large lake in eastern Brazil, while the western coastline is relatively well-mapped. However, it was not yet realized that Tierra del Fuego, situated at the bottom center within the Straits of Magellan, actually comprised a group of islands rather than part of a larger southern continent. The inset at lower left offers an intriguing glimpse into Incan civilization with an illustration depicting Cuzco, an ancient city located in Peru. Published around 1630 by Jodocus Hondius and building upon earlier work by Gerard Mercator, this map represents an important milestone in cartography during the Age of Discovery. While incomplete and inaccurate by modern standards due to limited knowledge about native peoples and geography at that time, this historic artwork serves as a testament to humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge and understanding. It invites us to appreciate how far we have come since then in unraveling Earth's mysteries through advancements in earth science and mapping techniques.
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