Compass Rose Antique

with scale and compass rose. Published in the Netherlands by Covens & Mortier c. 1720. Artists and

handcoloured map of the province of Overijssel, The Netherlands. With beautiful title cartouche, compass rose

, compass roses, coastal soundings, sandbanks, and bays. The surrounding islands and coastal configurations

engraved legend identifies key locations within the urban fabric, while the compass rose at the lower right

. North is oriented to the right, indicated by a large and boldly designed compass rose. Throughout the

Carénage and La Caye Vieille. Fortifications, such as Fort Dauphin, are also indicated. A large compass

colonial centers of Spanish South America at the time. A large compass rose decorates the lower left

engraving also includes a decorative title cartouche in the lower right and a simple compass rose orienting

* (monasteries), cells, and ancient ruins A compass rose orients the viewer, and mountain ranges are rendered in

mountains, framed in an elegant cartouche with a compass rose. The lion and globe VOC emblem adorns the

ranges, rivers, and a decorative compass rose. On the right, a wide panel of explanatory text in Dutch

cartouches and compass roses, reflecting the artistic style and craftsmanship of early 18th-century

embellishments, adds a touch of artistry to this cartographic masterpiece. De Wit’s map also includes a compass

, as well as St. Andrews and Dunbar, Scotland. It includes a compass rose, a sailing ship and multiple

incorporates the distance scales and is garnished with sugar cane. A small compass rose completes the

Batavia / Jakarta in Indonesia. With extensive legend, compass rose and scale. This plate originates from

trade route for the Dutch. The map is adorned with a fine compass rose.Source unknown, to be determined

is highly embellished, including a cartouche showing a wildebeest and a compass rose. The map extends

. Decorative cartouche and compass rose. Extends from Isle de St. Antoine down to Isle de St. Yago (sic

island of Java. With compass rose and scale. This plate originates from the very scarse: 'La galerie

city of Banten / Bantam on Java, Indonesia and its roadstead. With compass rose and scale. This plate

, as well as St. Andrews and Dunbar, Scotland. It includes a compass rose, a sailing ship and multiple

and two compass roses. The beautiful and colorful cartouche includes a dedication to the Earle of

adorned with a decorative title cartouche and a compass rose with fleur-de-lys. The map was based on

map of India, with part of Sri Lanka. Compass rose and decorative cartouche lower right with scale and

bit of Provence, Malta and the northern coast of Africa. The map is centered on a simple compass rose

. Beautiful detailing throughout with rivers, mountains and forests, as well as sailing vessels and a compass

compass rose dominates the center of the composition, elegantly radiating directional lines across the

and annotated with topographical elements such as mountain ranges and rivers. A decorative compass

compass roses enhances its visual richness. This map helped shape the European understanding of

compass rose provides orientation, while the allegorical title cartouche—populated by classical figures

compass rose provides orientation, while the allegorical title cartouche—populated by classical figures

officials, referencing Mathijs van den Broecke, a director in Bengal, and Johannes Lennep. A compass rose is

region during the reign of Louis XIII. A mileage scale in the upper center and a compass rose in the

cities, rivers, and mountain ranges, along with maritime features such as ships and compass roses

. - Compass Rose: Near the cartouche, there is a decorative compass rose, aiding in the orientation of the map

Dutch legend. Decorated with compass rose, several ships and the city-arms. Artists and Engravers: Isaak

compass roses, one mileage scale with dividers and a cartouche with a large coat of arms. The left and

cartouches, and compass roses. While mostly focusing on coastal regions, the work of Bonne is highly regarded

several compass roses and extensive rhumb lines. A beautiful and colorful cartouche in the lower right

geography, tracing the paths and presence of Christ throughout his ministry. A compass rose positioned in

, Celebes (Sulawesi) and adjoining seas threaded with rhumb lines from a bold eight-point compass rose

cartouche in the opposite corner. Rhumb lines and a compass rose complete the composition. Its meticulous

, elaborate decorative cartouches, and compass roses. While mostly focusing on coastal regions, the work of

century decorative features such as hand coloring, elaborate decorative cartouches, and compass roses

, a radiating compass rose adds both visual balance and navigational context, reinforcing the maritime

British or European mid-18th century cartographic production. The title cartouche, compass rose, and scale

political center of the island at the time. A compass rose and marine scale in lieues marines complete the

intelligence. The shoreline, anchorage, landing points, and compass rose emphasize the Cape’s role as a

elegantly engraved with stippled waters, a compass rose, rhumb lines, and a sailing ship, enhancing its

engraved compass rose and scale bar in the lower right enhance the map’s utility and aesthetic appeal. The

coastline in the distance. The map is further embellished with decorative cartouches, a compass rose, and a

compass rose, geese along the shoreline, and even a subtle sea monster, lend charm and visual interest

adorned with a decorative cartouche, a compass rose, and several sailing ships traversing the seas. On

pieces typically feature sentimental motifs—like the prominent heart in this example or a compass rose

Blaeu’s refined aesthetic. Additional decorative features include sailing ships, a compass rose, and

, Indonesia. With scale, compass rose, cartouche and ships on the sea. Sheet with engraving and text front and