17th Century World Map | Vintage Double Canvas Wall Art Print

About 17th Century World Map

Two large circular hemispheres sit side by side across a parchment-toned sheet, the western half showing the Americas and the eastern half Europe, Africa, Asia and a broad landmass labelled The Southerne Unknowne Land. Oceans are washed in pale blue with fine latitude and longitude grids, while coastlines are outlined in orange, red and green ink. Cartouches in crimson, rose and teal carry block lettering, and a banner headline reads A New and Accvrat Map of the World across the top.

Framing the globes are smaller roundels: two gold celestial charts at top and bottom centre, an armillary sphere, a planetary diagram, sun and moon discs in orange and blue, portrait medallions in the corners and reclining classical figures representing the elements. A narrow orange and cream patterned border runs around the full edge. The character is scholarly and decorative, with the soft, slightly foxed paper tone of an old engraving.

Suits a home office above a desk or bookshelf, a study, a hallway or a boy's bedroom. It works with timber furniture, leather, brass lamps and globes, and sits comfortably in traditional, coastal and eclectic rooms. The pale blue oceans pair with navy, tan and off-white walls; a black or natural floating frame reinforces the antique feel. Browse more multi-coloured art, blue art, orange art, or read Art above the bed: what size and how high.