Cose-Belle Maps of the World: Single Globe http://www.cose-belle.com/ Sat, 11 Oct 2008 10:37:27 -0500 en Latin Title: Nova Totious Terrarum Orbis Geographica ac Hydrographica Tabula Large Map Dimensions: 29 x 36 inches So the translation goes: Contrary to what used to be done in the 17th century to describe the whole globe (the two standard hemispheres), for this map Piscator used a representation based on a previous one by Mercator, which, even if revised and corrected, is still valid, on the making of nautical charts. The basic principle is a cylindrical map projection where meridians and parallels are straight lines, and the east west stretching away from the equator corresponds to a north-south stretching. Besides the technical aspects, the map is stunning for its artistic aspect, and the whole world can be viewed uninterruptedly. The vignettes on the margins, which add a severe aspect to the map, are noteworthy. The four corners are filled with allegorical representations of the continents, and on the left and right side city views alternate with national figures in their typical costumes. All maps are Made in Italy, outlined using a hand tooled copper press, painted by hand using water color, mounted on an antiquated, linen and cotton canvas in sections which fold easily, and are encased in a soft bag, inside of a luxurious burgundy gift box with the maps title written across the corner cover. Maps may be hung using any method of your choice including professional framing (available upon request) or be displayed atop tables or other flat surfaces. http://www.cose-belle.com/content-product_info/product_id-1898/worldmap_by_by_n_i_piscator_1656.html http://www.cose-belle.com/images/products/t_83_03 Lg size Worldmap by N.I. Piscator (1656).jpg http://www.cose-belle.com/content-product_info/product_id-1898/worldmap_by_by_n_i_piscator_1656.html Nova Totious Terrarum Orbis Geographica ac Hydrographica Tabula by N. I. Piscator (1656) Small Map Dimensions: 18 x 22 inches So the translation goes: Contrary to what used to be done in the 17th century to describe the whole globe (the two standard hemispheres), for this map Piscator used a representation based on a previous one by Mercator, which, even if revised and corrected, is still valid, on the making of nautical charts. The basic principle is a cylindrical map projection where meridians and parallels are straight lines, and the east west stretching away from the equator corresponds to a north-south stretching. Besides the technical aspects, the map is stunning for its artistic aspect, and the whole world can be viewed uninterruptedly. The vignettes on the margins, which add a severe aspect to the map, are noteworthy. The four corners are filled with allegorical representations of the continents, and on the left and right side city views alternate with national figures in their typical costumes. All maps are Made in Italy, outlined using a hand tooled copper press, painted by hand using water color, mounted on an antiquated, linen and cotton canvas in sections which fold easily, and are encased in a soft bag, inside of a luxurious burgundy gift box with the maps title written across the corner cover. Maps may be hung using any method of your choice including professional framing (available upon request) or be displayed atop tables or other flat surfaces. http://www.cose-belle.com/content-product_info/product_id-1899/worldmap_by_by_n_i_piscator_1656.html http://www.cose-belle.com/images/products/t_83_03 Sm size Worldmap by N.I. Piscator (1656).jpg http://www.cose-belle.com/content-product_info/product_id-1899/worldmap_by_by_n_i_piscator_1656.html Latin Title: Typus Orbis Terrarum Dimensions: 26 x 18 inches or exactly 66 x 46 centimeters The story as the Italians tell us: Typus Orbis Terrarum by A. Ortelio (XVI century) Abramo Ortelio(1527-1598 was a typical 16th century intellectual, an interested voyager and keen on antiques. From this passion stemmed his subsequent interest for Cartography and in 1564 he published his first map of the world. A man of great stature and author of the most important cartography works of the 16th century Abramo Ortelio realized this map of America which is impressive for its similarity to the real world not evident in other contemporary maps. An important feature in all his production is also the exquisite aesthetic craftsmanship of the paper, its rich and decorated shape as well as the beauty of the lines. Reproduced according to Bordones oval projection this map represents the continent the way it was known at the time. All maps are Made in Italy, outlined using a hand tooled copper press, painted by hand using water color, mounted on an antiquated, linen and cotton canvas in sections which fold easily, and are encased in a soft bag, inside of a luxurious burgundy gift box with the maps title written across the corner cover. Maps may be hung using any method of your choice including professional framing (available upon request) or be displayed atop tables or other flat surfaces. http://www.cose-belle.com/content-product_info/product_id-1896/worldmap_by_by_a_ortelio_xvi_century.html http://www.cose-belle.com/images/products/t_81_03 Worldmap by A. Ortelio (XVI century).jpg http://www.cose-belle.com/content-product_info/product_id-1896/worldmap_by_by_a_ortelio_xvi_century.html Map Dimensions: 13 x 18 inches or exactly 33 x 45 centimeters All maps are Made in Italy, outlined using a hand tooled copper press, painted by hand using water color, mounted on an antiquated, linen and cotton canvas in sections which fold easily, and are encased in a soft bag, inside of a luxurious burgundy gift box with the maps title written across the corner cover. Maps may be hung using any method of your choice including professional framing (available upon request) or be displayed atop tables or other flat surfaces. http://www.cose-belle.com/content-product_info/product_id-1895/world_map_celeste_settentrionale.html http://www.cose-belle.com/images/products/t_80_03 World Map Celeste Settentrionale.jpg http://www.cose-belle.com/content-product_info/product_id-1895/world_map_celeste_settentrionale.html Map Dimensions: 13 x 18 inches or exactly 33 x 45 centimeters All maps are Made in Italy, outlined using a hand tooled copper press, painted by hand using water color, mounted on an antiquated, linen and cotton canvas in sections which fold easily, and are encased in a soft bag, inside of a luxurious burgundy gift box with the maps title written across the corner cover. Maps may be hung using any method of your choice including professional framing (available upon request) or be displayed atop tables or other flat surfaces. http://www.cose-belle.com/content-product_info/product_id-1894/world_map_celeste_meridionale_world_map_celeste_meridionale.html http://www.cose-belle.com/images/products/t_79_03 World Map Celeste Meridionale.jpg http://www.cose-belle.com/content-product_info/product_id-1894/world_map_celeste_meridionale_world_map_celeste_meridionale.html Small Map Dimensions: 18 x 22 inches So the translation goes: Contrary to what used to be done in the 17th century to describe the whole globe (the two standard hemispheres), for this map Piscator used a representation based on a previous one by Mercator, which, even if revised and corrected, is still valid, on the making of nautical charts. The basic principle is a cylindrical map projection where meridians and parallels are straight lines, and the east west stretching away from the equator corresponds to a north-south stretching. Besides the technical aspects, the map is stunning for its artistic aspect, and the whole world can be viewed uninterruptedly. The vignettes on the margins, which add a severe aspect to the map, are noteworthy. The four corners are filled with allegorical representations of the continents, and on the left and right side city views alternate with national figures in their typical costumes. All maps are Made in Italy, outlined using a hand tooled copper press, painted by hand using water color, mounted on an antiquated, linen and cotton canvas in sections which fold easily, and are encased in a soft bag, inside of a luxurious burgundy gift box with the maps title written across the corner cover. Maps may be hung using any method of your choice including professional framing (available upon request) or be displayed atop tables or other flat surfaces. http://www.cose-belle.com/content-product_info/product_id-1897/nova_totious_terrarum_orbis_geographica.html http://www.cose-belle.com/images/products/t_83_03 Sm size Worldmap by N.I. Piscator (1656).jpg http://www.cose-belle.com/content-product_info/product_id-1897/nova_totious_terrarum_orbis_geographica.html Map Dimensions: 5.5 x 5.5 feet, 66.5 x 66.5 inches or exactly 169 x 169 centimeters Optional Hanging Kit This map of the world is the symbol of medieval Cartography. It was begun by Fra Mauro and completed by his disciples which is certified by the fact that the monk died in 1459 and on the back of the map an inscription dates it back to 25th August 1460. The map, originally drawn on parchment and mounted on wood in a square frame which measured 223 cm each side, was enriched by about 400 inscriptions with descriptions and information on a number of places in the world according to the geographical knowledge of the period, that is before the discovery of America. Europe, Africa and Asia are the continents represented. The orientation of the map is significantly interesting from an historic and cartographic point of view: it is not oriented to the East which was the current practice of the Christian tradition but to the South according to the arab map-making tradition. On the four corners there are illustrations representing the medieval concepts of the Tolemaic and Aristotelian homcentrieity system. Particularly interesting are the images on the bottom left hand corner which illustrate the Earthly Paradise and the Earth as it is described in the Scriptures. The size and special loops on the top and bottom of this map allow it to be hung using our optional kit or a curtain rod of your choice. This particular map is printed on the highest quality stock, then individually mounted on to an antiquated linen and cotton canvas in sections which fold easily, and is encased in a velvet bag, inside of a luxurious burgundy gift box with the maps title written across the corner cover. http://www.cose-belle.com/content-product_info/product_id-1893/map_of_the_world_by_fra_mauro_1460_circa.html http://www.cose-belle.com/images/products/t_75_04 Map of the World by Fra Mauro (1460 circa).jpg http://www.cose-belle.com/content-product_info/product_id-1893/map_of_the_world_by_fra_mauro_1460_circa.html