1570 Ortelius Africa

         This superior recreation of the original antique hand colored copperplate engraved map of “Africae Tabula Nova” was published by Abraham Ortelius circa 1570. The elaborate title cartouche completes this map and is complemented by the mythical sea monsters and firing ships. Ortelius often supplied the sources of his cartographic information, unlike most map makers of the 16th century. This finely wrought map of Africa was one of the few for which he himself was responsible for the cartographic finding, as no source is noted. Prior to the 17th century, Africa was explored by Europeans seeking gold and gems and then the slave trade also brought more outsiders to the continent.

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What is a Mirrored Print & Gallery Wrap?

Canvas for Gallery Wrap

Take a good look at your print. The edges are mirrored, so that, the complete image is shown on the face of the frame once it is wrapped. In other words, You don’t lose any of the artwork. Our 2½” mirrored borders, allow your finished product to have a variety of thickness up to 2” deep. Therefore, make sure you choose an experienced framer who can make the frame to the exact specs of your custom print.

Hand-made Rattan Frames

Though the design has changed over the years, we commission these Rattan frames through a small family owned company in The Philippines. Your frame is the result of trial and error of the last 20 years! Rattan is a vine-like Palm that requires forest cover in order to thrive. Rattan grows throughout the jungle for over a quarter of a mile. Its trunk can span a diameter of over two inches down to the thickness of a human hair. The harvester’s collection process is performed by hand by a simple machete. Ultimately, the rattan vine cannot survive without the forest. Rattan quickly regenerates. As a result, this method of harvesting protects the destruction of the forest.

1570 Ortelius Africa

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