1600 Quad North America

1600 Quad North America

         This superb reproduction of the original antique hand colored copperplate engraved map of “Novi Orbis Pars Borealis America Scilicet” was published by Matthias Quad, of Cologne, circa 1600. Based after Cornelis de Jode in 1593, this most striking map details an unobstructed Northwest Passage across the top of the North American continent. The waterway visually separates the unknown “Incognita” parts from those more recently discovered as shown with a neat dividing of the literal from the imagined. The largest speculative lake on the map, Lago de Conibas, empties into Arctic waters. Though Hudson Bay has yet to appear, the eastern coastline reflects sixteenth-century explorations of Giovanni da Verrazzano and Sir Walter Raleigh.

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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.

1600 Quad North America

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