{"product_id":"asia-antiqua-blancardus","title":"Asia Antiqua - Blancardus c.1650","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"7\"\u003eAsia Antiqua cum finitimis Africae et Europae Regionibus\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"64\"\u003eCartographer:\u003c\/b\u003e Nicolaus Blancardus (Nicolas Blanckaert) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"119\"\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e Leiden, c. 1650–1690 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"151\"\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/b\u003e Copperplate engraving with original hand-coloring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/b\u003e This fascinating 17th-century map is a \"historical\" map, meaning it was designed to show the world as it was known in ancient times rather than the contemporary 1600s. It focuses on the territories explored by Alexander the Great and described by classical Greek and Roman geographers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThe map spans from the Mediterranean and the Nile in the west across the Persian Empire to the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"95\"\u003eIndicus Oceanus\u003c\/b\u003e (Indian Ocean) and the Ganges. A defining feature is the row of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"175\"\u003eeleven circular vignettes\u003c\/b\u003e along the bottom border, which depict ancient coins or medals representing different regions and rulers of Asia. The top right features a beautiful title cartouche held by cherubs, identifying Blancardus as the author. In the bottom left, a large, intricate coat of arms is dedicated to \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"488\"\u003eGerardo Schaep\u003c\/b\u003e, a prominent Dutch diplomat of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAuthenticity:\u003c\/b\u003e Original 17th-century copperplate engraving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHistorical Significance:\u003c\/b\u003e A key example of \"scholar's cartography,\" where Renaissance mapmakers used their skills to reconstruct the ancient world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDecorative Elements:\u003c\/b\u003e Rare for its inclusion of the numismatic (coin) border and the heavy heraldic dedication at the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Treasures of the Orient","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43800744722497,"sku":null,"price":3000.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/7125\/5105\/files\/4505C2C4-46D0-46F4-B719-241E11E00284.jpg?v=1777118597","url":"https:\/\/treasuresoftheorient.com\/products\/asia-antiqua-blancardus","provider":"Treasures of the Orient","version":"1.0","type":"link"}