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Rare North Atlantic and Caribbean Sea Chart: Newfoundland to Venezuela, 1745
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This impressive map titled "Terra Neuf, en de Custen van Nieu Vranckryck, Nieuw Engeland... Venezuela," published by Louis Renard in 1745, captures the North Atlantic coastline, encompassing parts of Newfoundland, New England, and extending southward along the coast of Venezuela.
The map is an adaptation of an earlier plate by the notable cartographer Frederick de Wit, and it reflects the high quality of maritime chartmaking during the early 18th century.
The chart is oriented for maritime navigation, showcasing a rich network of rhumb lines, two compass roses, and two beautifully illustrated sailing ships, which are situated on the open sea, providing insight into contemporary seafaring practices. These rhumb lines, intersecting at numerous points across the map, allowed navigators to plot their courses accurately, making the map an essential tool for mariners of the period.
This map also features finely drawn coastlines, with many place names and details that illustrate the geographic knowledge available to European cartographers during the era. The detailing along the shores of Newfoundland and New England is especially noteworthy, with labeled bays, islands, and key coastal features that would have been of particular importance to sailors approaching these regions.
The decorative elements are a significant aspect of this map. The bottom right corner features a highly elaborate cartouche, which includes allegorical figures, indigenous individuals, and classical references. These artistic embellishments highlight the influence of the Dutch Golden Age of cartography, when maps were not only practical navigational aids but also works of art that conveyed the power and reach of the Dutch Empire. The presence of armed figures and native people suggests both the ambitions of European expansion and a fascination with the New World.
In terms of condition, the map is well preserved with light toning and some minimal signs of age along the edges. There are no visible tears or major flaws, making it an attractive piece for collectors interested in maritime history, early American geography, or Dutch cartographic art.
Overall, this chart is a highly interesting historical artifact that illustrates the confluence of art, science, and colonial ambition in the 18th century. It is not only a fascinating piece for collectors interested in early American exploration and settlement but also a reflection of the rich tradition of Dutch mapmaking that influenced European understanding of the New World.
- Dimensions:Height: 22.05 in (56 cm)Width: 25.99 in (66 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)
- Materials and Techniques:Paper,Engraved
- Period:1740-1749
- Date of Manufacture:1745
- Condition:A well preserved map with light toning and minimal signs of age along the edges. There are no visible tears or major flaws, making it an attractive piece for collectors interested in maritime history, early American geography, or Dutch carthography.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BHZ62071stDibs: LU3054342601012
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