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Historic Map - Map of the World, 1587, Urbano Monte - Vintage Wall Art
Historic Map - Map of the World, 1587, Urbano Monte - Vintage Wall Art
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The 1587 world map by Italian cartographer Urbano Monti is one of the most ambitious cartographic achievements of the Renaissance. Originally created as a massive 60-sheet manuscript atlas, Monte’s remarkable planisphere presents the known world through a rare north polar projection, centuries ahead of its time in both scale and vision. The map blends geographic knowledge, mythological imagery, sea creatures, ships, and detailed annotations into an extraordinary visual record of how the world was understood during the Age of Exploration.
Carefully restored and reproduced as museum-quality wall art, this historic world map print captures the richness and complexity of late 16th-century cartography. Intricate coastlines, ornate illustrations, and densely detailed regional depictions reward close viewing, making it an exceptional statement piece for libraries, offices, studios, and living spaces. Monte’s map is especially celebrated for its unusual circular design and detailed treatment of regions like Japan, reflecting the expanding global awareness of Renaissance Europe.
Printed with archival-quality materials and restored for clarity and presentation, this vintage world map offers both historical significance and striking visual impact. Ideal for collectors of antique maps, history enthusiasts, travelers, and lovers of Renaissance design, it transforms one of history’s great cartographic masterpieces into a dramatic large-format art print.
- VINTAGE MAP REPRODUCTION: Add style to any room's decor with this beautiful decorative print. Whether your interior design is modern, rustic or classic, a map is never out of fashion
- MUSEUM QUALITY INKS AND PAPER: Printed on thick 192gsm heavyweight matte paper with archival giclee inks, this historic fine art will decorate your wall for years to come
- ARTWORK MADE TO ORDER IN THE USA: We make each reprint only when you order it. Every antique map is edited for image quality, color and vibrance, so it can look its best while retaining historical character. Makes a great gift!
- FRAME READY: Your unframed poster ships crease-free, rolled in a sturdy mailing tube. Many maps fit easy-to-find standard size frames 16x20, 16x24, 18x24, 24x30, 24x36, saving on custom framing
- Watermarks will not appear in the printed picture. Old maps sometimes have blemishes, tears, or stamps that may be removed from the final print
Why choose Historic Pictoric
Every artwork we offer is carefully edited by our small but dedicated team of image professionals, ensuring each detail is perfect. We print every order to demand right here in the USA, treating every piece with the same care and attention we would give our own work. From editing to printing to packaging, we take pride in delivering artwork that meets our high standards—and we love knowing it’s heading to a home where it will be appreciated. What our customers say.