this work exemplifies the clarity and precision that defined French cartography in the early 19th century
- Available in multiple sizes to suit any space
this piece offers a glimpse into how geography was taught in Revolutionary-era France
- Bright pigment inks deliver vivid and intense colors
Antique Map of Scotland (1628) — Gerardus Mercator, Scotia Regnum, Early 17th Century coastal wall art this work exemplifies the clarityEngraved by Gerardus Mercator, the father of modern cartography, and published in 1628, this exquisite map, Scotia, Regnum, presents Scotland in striking early modern detail. It depicts the kingdoms rugged topography, coastal contours, and settlements with elegant engraving and hand applied color, framed by a richly ornamented Renaissance cartouche. Originally issued in the celebrated MercatorHondius Atlas, this map reflects the golden age of Dutch