1642 circa
Maker: Blaeu
Antique map of Tierra del Fuego at the southern tip of South America, by Blaeu, circa 1642. Tierra del Fuego is labeled Magellanica and much of the land, including some of the coast was unknown to Europeans. Cape Horn is depicted as attached to the mainland and the overall shape is still quite unknown. Richly arrayed with rhumb lines, three compass roses, a fleet of ships, a coat of arms and a Latinized dedication to the artist and scientist Constantine Huygens. There are three decorative cartouches -- title, key and scale featuring a family group of natives. The map bears Willem Blaeu's signature, but it was published by his son, Johannes. Dutch text on verso, published between 1642-64. hand-coloring. Very good restored condition, this map has been professionally cleaned and backed. Some very mild gery toned soiling remains, and there is some fading of the printing. Measures approx. 16.25 x 21 inches to the neatline.
Genuine Antique Map from 1642 circa
Item Number: CSMT423