Maps, World Map, Homann
"Planiglobii Terrestris cum Utroq Hemisphaerio Caelesti Generalis Exhibitio"
Hand-colored copper etching
Published in the first atlas by Johann Baptist Homann (1664-1724)
Nuremberg, 1707
This early map of the world by Homann, based on the world map by David Funck (1642-1709).
It is the only map by Homann with California shown as an island.
This decorative map has the two globes with the zodiac of the northern and the southern hemispheres. And, at the basis under the hemispherical depictions of the world, Homann shows natural happenings on earth, such as an eruption of a volcano, a flooding, vortex and swirl of an ocean with a sinking sail vessel and a rainbow. The two globes are surrounded by wind blowing putti.
Upper left corner shows the moon, on right side of map the shining sun. Very decorative and quite rare.
Original antique print
Nice hand-coloring. Centerfold has been flattened. Good condition.
Margins have been professionally widened.
48.8 x 56.5 cm (ca. 19.2 x 22.2") interior design, wall decoration, ideas, idea, gift ideas, present, vintage, charming, special, decoration, home interior, living room design