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Terrestrial floor globe, detail of Cartouche, c.1650 (papier mache, plaster, copper-engraved, ink, varnish, brass, wood, paper)
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Terrestrial floor globe, detail of Cartouche, c.1650 (papier mache, plaster, copper-engraved, ink, varnish, brass, wood, paper)
7340692 Terrestrial floor globe, detail of Cartouche, c.1650 (papier mache, plaster, copper-engraved, ink, varnish, brass, wood, paper) by Blaeu, Willem (1571-1638); 108x90.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Willem Jansz Blaeu
This terrestrial floor globe forms a pair with the celestial globe by Blaeu, (see image number D8003_1, object number GLB0105). Geographical details on the sphere include loxodromes for thirty-two compass points. The Strait of le Maire is drawn, and California is shown as an island by the use of overlay gores. The Dutch discoveries of parts of the coast of Australia and New Zealand are recorded. The Great Wall of China is depicted with an almost illegible comment. The hypothetical southern continent is labelled.
There are decorative animals, cannibals, ships and monsters, and a note on finding the longitude, inside a cartouche decorated with two figures, one with a cross staff and the other with a quadrant. There is a note on the history of exploration in North America inside a cartouche with eskimos in a kayak on the top and Indians at the sides. At the bottom is a bear's head with foxes and beavers. There are further notes on discoveries and circumnavigation and a total of ten oceans are named.); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Media ID 38177736
© © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London / Bridgeman Images
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This stunning print captures the intricate details of a Terrestrial floor globe from around 1650, created by the talented Willem Jansz Blaeu. The globe is made of papier mache, plaster, copper-engraved, ink, varnish, brass, wood, and paper - showcasing the craftsmanship and artistry of the time.
The geographical features on this globe are fascinating - with loxodromes for thirty-two compass points and depictions of Dutch discoveries in Australia and New Zealand. California is shown as an island through clever overlay gores, while the Great Wall of China is depicted with intriguing commentary.
Decorative elements such as animals, cannibals, ships, monsters adorn the globe along with cartouches featuring figures using navigational tools like cross staffs and quadrants. Details on exploration history in North America are also included - complete with eskimos in kayaks and Indians at the sides.
Overall, this Terrestrial floor globe is not just a navigational tool but a work of art that tells stories of exploration and discovery. It's a testament to human curiosity and ingenuity during that period in history. This print truly brings out all these incredible details for us to admire today.
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