1685 Visscher New England

         This reproduction of the rare 17th century copper plate engraving of “Nova Belgii” was originally published by Nicolaes the II, third heir to the founder of the Visscher publishing house circa 1685. Europeans were extremely interested in maps such as this as their hunger for any information about the “New World” was practically insatiable. With a wonderful cartouche both decorating the map and informing the viewer, this map was typical of great Dutch cartographers such as the Visscher’s of Amsterdam.

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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.

1685 Visscher New England

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