{"product_id":"historic-map-of-iceland-north-atlantic-tabula-islandia-by-willem-blaeu-1629-custom-framed","title":"Historic Map of Iceland \u0026 North Atlantic – Tabula Islandia | by Willem Blaeu, 1629 | Custom Framed","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWillem Blaeu – Tabula Islandia | Historic Map of Iceland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal copperplate engraving with original color of Iceland and the North Atlantic.  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautifully detailed and custom-framed example of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTabula Islandia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of the most influential and widely reproduced maps of Iceland from the 17th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally attributed to Flemish-Dutch navigator and cartographer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoris Carolus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the map was engraved around 1628 by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJodocus Hondius the Younger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Following Hondius's death, the copperplate was acquired by the celebrated Dutch cartographer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWillem Blaeu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in 1629 and subsequently published in his 1630 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppendix\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e atlas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis remarkable map captures Iceland's dramatic coastline, rugged mountains, fjords, and volcanic landscape, including Mount Hekla. Elaborate compass roses, sailing vessels, decorative cartouches, and beautifully rendered topographical details reflect the artistry of Golden Age Dutch cartography.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresented in an elegant custom frame featuring richly figured wood with a gold inner liner and a complementary neutral mat, this historic map makes a striking addition to a library, study, office, or coastal home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 27 × 22.5 inches.  In great \u003cstrong\u003econdition\u003c\/strong\u003e, shows natural wear with age and some toning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique Prints, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48155167654065,"sku":null,"price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/3172\/4465\/files\/90C91CB6-A378-46EB-9D0E-85BD57A2959E.png?v=1794151986","url":"https:\/\/www.antiqueprintsinc.com\/products\/historic-map-of-iceland-north-atlantic-tabula-islandia-by-willem-blaeu-1629-custom-framed","provider":"Antique Prints, Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}