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17th Century nautical map of the Atlantic
17th Century nautical map of the Atlantic Ocean. Historical portolan chart showing the Atlantic Ocean and adjacent continents. Portolan charts are navigational maps based on realistic descriptions of harbours and coasts. Along with the Atlantic, this chart shows the southeast Pacific Ocean, southwest Indian Ocean and the continents of South America, Africa, Europe, and parts of North America and Asia. Created by Pascal Roiz in 1633
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17th Century Africa African Atlantic Ocean Cartography Chart Diagram Indian Ocean Land Nautical Navigational North American Pacific Ocean South America South American 1633 Portolan
10"x8" Photo Print
Discover the rich history of maritime exploration with our exquisite selection of 17th Century nautical prints from the Media Storehouse range, proudly presented by Science Photo Library. This captivating piece showcases a historical portolan chart depicting the Atlantic Ocean and adjacent continents. Delve into the intricacies of this intriguing era of cartography, as you bring the mysteries of the past to life in your home or office. With unparalleled detail and authenticity, this vintage map print transports you back in time, making it an essential addition to any collection of historical or nautical art.
Photo prints are produced on Kodak professional photo paper resulting in timeless and breath-taking prints which are also ideal for framing. The colors produced are rich and vivid, with accurate blacks and pristine whites, resulting in prints that are truly timeless and magnificent. Whether you're looking to display your prints in your home, office, or gallery, our range of photographic prints are sure to impress. Dimensions refers to the size of the paper in inches.
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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 17th-century nautical map of the Atlantic Ocean takes us back in time to an era of exploration and discovery. Created by Pascal Roiz in 1633, this historical portolan chart offers a detailed depiction of the vast Atlantic and its neighboring continents. Portolan charts were renowned for their navigational accuracy, providing sailors with realistic descriptions of harbors and coastlines. In addition to showcasing the Atlantic Ocean, this remarkable artwork also encompasses parts of the southeast Pacific Ocean, southwest Indian Ocean, South America, Africa, Europe, as well as fragments of North America and Asia. With intricate illustrations and meticulous attention to detail, Roiz's masterpiece transports us into a world where landmasses are beautifully rendered alongside expansive bodies of water. This artful representation serves not only as a testament to cartography but also as a window into our rich maritime history. As we explore this ancient map's contours and study its geographical features—tracing trade routes or imagining daring voyages—we gain insight into the knowledge available during that period. It reminds us how far we have come in understanding our planet while honoring those intrepid explorers who braved uncharted waters centuries ago. Through Science Photo Library's print reproduction of this magnificent piece from their collection—not intended for commercial use—we can appreciate both the artistic beauty and scientific significance encapsulated within this 17th-century treasure.
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