A Blaeu World Map — Antique Historical Print

Joan Blaeu · 1640s

A restored historical artwork from the Marginalia archive, captioned with its history:

Dutch master Joan Blaeu drew the golden age of mapmaking; his world maps ringed the continents with gods, planets, and seasons.

A Blaeu double-hemisphere world map richly bordered with allegorical figures of the planets, elements, and seasons.

Materials & origin

• Material: 200 gsm gallery-grade, acid-free fine-art paper (FSC-certified).
• Print: Archival giclée, 12-colour printing, smooth matte finish for glare-free display.
• Artwork: Restored from a public-domain historical original; colour and detail digitally cleaned for large-format print.
• Origin: Made on demand and shipped from the print hub nearest you, cutting transit and waste.
• Framing: Sold unframed; ships rolled in a protective tube.