{"product_id":"mappe-monde","title":"Mappe Monde - Chatelain c. 1705-1720","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMappe-Monde pour connoitre les progrès \u0026amp; les conquestes les plus remarquables des Provinces-Unies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCartographer: Henri Abraham Chatelain (based on earlier plates)\u003cbr\u003ePublished in: Amsterdam\u003cbr\u003eYear: c. 1705–1720\u003cbr\u003eFrom: Atlas Historique\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Hand-coloured copperplate engraving; professionally matted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Cartographic Celebration of the Dutch Golden Age\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis spectacular double-hemisphere world map is a landmark of historical geography, specifically designed to celebrate the global reach and maritime conquests of the Dutch Republic. Published at the height of Amsterdam's dominance in the map-making world, it provides a fascinating visual record of the territories and trade routes established by the two great Dutch trading giants: the VOC (East India Company) and the WIC (West India Company).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeographic Details \u0026amp; Period Anomalies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe map is prized by collectors for its inclusion of several classic early 18th-century cartographic errors and unique features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIsland California: California is prominently depicted as a large island off the western coast of North America.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaritime Empires: Detailed text panels and symbols identify Dutch colonial possessions and commercial outposts across the Americas, Africa, and the East Indies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeraldry \u0026amp; Monograms: The top corners feature the iconic monograms of the VOC and WIC, explicitly linking the map to the Dutch maritime companies.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtistic Grandeur\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe map is anchored by a magnificent allegorical vignette at the bottom center. It depicts the Dutch Republic Lion standing at the gateway to a fortified garden, representing the Seven Provinces, while holding a sword and a cluster of arrows symbolizing Dutch unity and strength. This central figure is surrounded by the coats of arms of the various Dutch provinces, further cementing the map as a work of national prestige.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Treasures of the Orient","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43764614365249,"sku":null,"price":5500.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/7125\/5105\/files\/1FA6E008-A736-48BF-9E41-ADBF20F76085.jpg?v=1775967138","url":"https:\/\/treasuresoftheorient.com\/products\/mappe-monde","provider":"Treasures of the Orient","version":"1.0","type":"link"}