Nova totius terrarum orbis geographica ac hydrographica tabula (1635–1649) by Jan Aertse van den Ende

A Baroque Vision of the World — Nova totius terrarum orbis geographica ac hydrographica tabula (1635–1649) by Jan Aertse van den Ende

Step into the grand age of engraved globes and gilded cartouches. Created between 1635–1649 by Jan Aertse van den Ende, this sumptuous world map gathers oceans, continents, trade winds, and imagined margins into a single, ordered tableau. It’s the seventeenth century at full flourish—measured grids and careful coastlines framed by ornamental artistry—inviting you to see how an earlier Europe pictured the whole of the earth.

More Than a Map – A Testament to History

This is not just wall art—it’s a primary document of the baroque cartographic imagination. Every neatline, place name, and decorative flourish captures how geography, commerce, belief, and curiosity intertwined in the 1600s. Ideal for historians, educators, designers, collectors, and anyone who loves classic mapmaking, it’s both a visual treasure and a conversation-starting teaching tool.

Display it in classrooms, offices, museums, libraries, or your home, and create a space that invites reflection, study, and wonder.

Premium Materials & Finishes

We treat history with the respect it deserves. That’s why we offer multiple formats, each produced using the highest quality materials and modern archival printing techniques.

🌟 Archival Paper Print
Printed on heavyweight 160gsm archival-grade paper.
Smooth matte finish reduces glare and preserves engraved linework, hachures, and fine typography.
Ideal for framing under glass, showcasing seventeenth-century detail with sophisticated clarity.

💎 Laminated Edition
Encapsulated in two 80-micron gloss laminate sheets using true thermal bonding—not just surface lamination.
Moisture-resistant, wipe-clean surface—perfect for classrooms, reading rooms, and high-traffic displays.

Optional Natural Timber Hang Rails: lacquered rails with a fitted hanging cord deliver a polished, ready-to-display presentation—no frame required. (Please allow up to 10 working days for delivery with hang rails.)

🏆 Museum-Quality Canvas
Printed on heavyweight 395gsm HP Professional Matte Canvas for rich texture and lasting strength.
Pigment-based, fade-resistant inks produce deep tone and crisp labels designed to endure for generations.

Optional Natural Timber Hang Rails: lacquered to enhance the wood grain and protect against wear, with a top cord for effortless hanging—timeless and elegant. (Please allow up to 10 working days for delivery with hang rails.)

Specifications

Why Choose This Map

✔ Baroque Mastery: A richly engraved seventeenth-century world view—scholarly and spectacular in equal measure.
✔ Room-Ready Presence: Ornamental cartouches and calm linework read beautifully from across the room and reward close study.
✔ Decorative & Instructive: Ideal for interiors and for teaching early modern navigation, trade, and global imagination.
✔ Crafted to Last: Premium substrates and archival inks preserve contrast, colour, and crisp labels for decades.
✔ Ready to Display: Optional hang-railed laminated or canvas editions provide a museum-quality presentation—no frame required.
✔ A Meaningful Gift: Perfect for historians, map lovers, classic-design enthusiasts, and world travelers at heart.

Our Commitment

We believe that preserving history is as important as telling it. Every map is printed locally in Australia using state-of-the-art technology, carefully checked by hand, and packed with care. From the moment it leaves our workshop to the day it hangs on your wall, we ensure quality you can trust and a legacy you’ll be proud to share.

Bring the seventeenth century’s grand vision of the earth into your space. Order Nova totius terrarum orbis geographica ac hydrographica tabula (1635–1649) today—a faithful, beautifully produced celebration of discovery, design, and enduring craft.