Antique Map of the Spice Islands 'Moluccas', Indonesia by W. Blaeu, circa 1640

Reference
BG-02087
Maker
Willem Blaeu (Artist)
Date
1640
Region
Asia
Category
Antique Map
Sheet size
50.0 x 58.5 cm (19.7 x 23.0 in)
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 1,400

Antique map titled 'Moluccae Insulae Celeberrimae'. Highly decorative antique map of the Spice Islands (Moluccas) published by W. Blaeu (circa 1640). This map features a large inset of the Island of Bachian (Batjan) in an elaborate frame as well as a Moluccan couple in the lower right corner in Europeanized native dress. The seas are filled with both European and local ships, two of which are engaged in battle. Sea monsters and decorative compass two roses are also shown.

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