1606-19 Mercator Mexico

1606-19 Mercator Mexico 

         This superior reproduction of the original antique hand colored copperplate engraved map of “Hispaniae Nova” was originally published between 1606-1619 by Gerhard Mercator of Amsterdam. This fascinating map of Mexico from the Mercator-Hondius Atlas Sive Cosmographicae shows the lands gifted to Hernan Cortes as well as a plethora of details from Ortelius’ landmark map of 1579. These maps were foundational charts for all the subsequent regional maps of Mexico to follow. An elaborate title cartouche completes the chart.

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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.

1606-19 Mercator Mexico

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