{"product_id":"insularum-indiae-orientalis-c1651","title":"Insularum Indiae Orientalis - Janssonius, c1650","description":"\u003cp\u003eDrawn\/Published by: Johannes Janssonius\u003cbr\u003eLocation: Amsterdam\u003cbr\u003eYear: c. 1650\u003cbr\u003eFrom: Atlas Novus\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Features elegant period outline color, mat board\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Definitive Map of the Dutch Golden Age\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis mid-17th-century engraving by Johannes Janssonius is one of the most famous and influential maps of Southeast Asia. Produced in Amsterdam during the height of the Dutch East India Company’s (VOC) maritime dominance, it served as a primary reference for the \"Spice Islands\" and the vast archipelago connecting the Indian Ocean to the Pacific.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEarly Australian Discoveries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis specific version (State 2) is highly prized by collectors for its inclusion of \"Carpentaria\"—the northern coastline of Australia. It represents one of the earliest printed records of Dutch explorers’ 17th-century encounters with the Australian continent, transitioning the region from a mythical \"Southern Land\" into a documented reality.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Singapore \u0026amp; Regional Context\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingapore (Sincapura): Clearly marked at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, the island is depicted as the strategic pivot point for all trade passing into the South China Sea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaritime Empire: The map tracks the vital trade routes between the Malay States, the Philippines, and the Moluccas, documenting the era when the Dutch were successfully challenging Portuguese influence in the region.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtistic Precision: The map is noted for its balanced composition, featuring two baroque cartouches and a detailed rendering of the archipelago’s complex geography, all preserved through high-quality Dutch engraving.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Treasures of the Orient","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43666041864257,"sku":null,"price":2200.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/7125\/5105\/files\/3ABC1A4D-28FB-4B77-823E-5A8A1E2ADF93.jpg?v=1773146957","url":"https:\/\/treasuresoftheorient.com\/products\/insularum-indiae-orientalis-c1651","provider":"Treasures of the Orient","version":"1.0","type":"link"}