{"product_id":"asiae-visscher-1657-1677","title":"ASIÆ - Visscher c.1657-1677","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"7\"\u003eAsiæ Nova Delineatio\u003c\/i\u003e (A New Delineation of Asia) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"56\"\u003eCartographer:\u003c\/b\u003e Nicolaes Visscher (1618–1679) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"100\"\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e Amsterdam, c. 1657–1677 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"135\"\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/b\u003e Copperplate engraving with hand-coloring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/b\u003e A magnificent and highly decorative map of the Asian continent during the mid-17th century. The Visscher family was renowned for producing maps that combined superior artistic design with the latest geographical discoveries, and this \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"247\"\u003eAsiæ Nova Delineatio\u003c\/i\u003e is a prime example of their craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eThe map stretches from the Mediterranean and Africa in the west to the East Indies and the mysterious \"Terra Esonis\" in the northeast. It captures a world in transition, where European maritime powers were rapidly expanding their knowledge of the Far East.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/b\u003e\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\"\u003eThe \"Indies\" and Southeast Asia:\u003c\/b\u003e A beautifully detailed rendering of the Philippine archipelago, the Malay Peninsula, and the Indonesian islands (Java, Borneo, Celebes).\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\"\u003eEarly Australia:\u003c\/b\u003e To the south, the map shows a partial coastline of \"Hollandia Nova\" (New Holland\/Australia), reflecting the early Dutch sightings of the continent.\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\"\u003eMythical Geography:\u003c\/b\u003e In the northeast, \"Yedso\" (Hokkaido) is shown as a massive landmass nearly connected to North America, a common cartographic misconception of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtistic Allegory:\u003c\/b\u003e The lower-left corner features a spectacular Baroque cartouche with figures representing the peoples and exotic nature of Asia. In the upper-left, the coat of arms is supported by cherubs, adding to the map’s prestige.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFauna:\u003c\/b\u003e Small illustrations of animals, including elephants and camels, are scattered across the African and Arabian landmasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Treasures of the Orient","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43763149373505,"sku":null,"price":4500.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/7125\/5105\/files\/D42434AC-40F5-4C2C-B6BC-AF544FA468F3.jpg?v=1775897282","url":"https:\/\/treasuresoftheorient.com\/products\/asiae-visscher-1657-1677","provider":"Treasures of the Orient","version":"1.0","type":"link"}