1630 Blaeu New England

         This beautiful reproduction of the original color copperplate engraving of “New England and the New Netherlands” was published by Blaeu circa 1630. Criss-crossed with rhumb lines (any of the 32 points of a mariner’s compass), is one of the earliest detailed maps to include that part of North America colonized by the Dutch. It is also the first printed map to show Indian canoes and several North American fauna such as turkeys, beavers, polecats and otters. First published by Blaeu circa 1630 this intaglio is embellished with an ornate title cartouche, with male and female figures. Typical of Blaeu the oceans are decorated with ships and compass roses. Interestingly, north points to the right, where one expects to find east. This page orientation was not uncommon at the time. Willem Blaeu was the patriarch of the Blaeu family empire of cartographers, instrument makers, booksellers and publishers of Amsterdam from 1571-1638.

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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.

1630 Blaeu New England

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