Nova et Acurata Totius Europe Tabula, auct: Guil. Blaeu

Framed coloured map (same plate as 296:1/4 except Amsterdam arms in cartouche above inset of world in two hemispheres and text surrounding map). Sixteen scenes showing national costumes surrounding map on left and right hand side and twelve views of cities/ports in medallions at base of the map. Text surrounds the whole

Object Details

ID: G296:1/1
Collection: Charts and maps
Type: Wall map
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Blaeu, Joan; Blaeu, Willem Jans Zoon Gerritsz, Hessel Ende, Joshua van de
Date made: circa 1650
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Frame: 1358 mm x 1845 mm x 113 mm