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A Map of East Africa, Arabia and India, 1598 (hand-coloured engraving)
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A Map of East Africa, Arabia and India, 1598 (hand-coloured engraving)
986157 A Map of East Africa, Arabia and India, 1598 (hand-coloured engraving) by Beckit, Robert (fl.1598); 38x51.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Map of East Africa, Arabia and India; Deliniatur in Hac Tabula, Orae Maritimae Abexiae, freti Mecani, al Maris Rubri, Arabiae (etc.). Plate from Discours of Voyages into ye Easte and West Indies. Robert Beckit (fl.1598). Hand-coloured engraving. Published in 1598. 38 x 51.5cm. The English edition of the Henricus Florent Langren map.); Photo eChristies Images; British, out of copyright
Media ID 22638784
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1590s 1598 Arabia Capital Letter Cartographer Compass East Africa English Art English Artist Engraved Geographic Hand Colored Hand Coloring Hand Coloured Hand Colouring Hand Tinted Handcolored Language Late Sixteenth Century Navigational Equipment Plate Prints Profession Touring Transit Voyage Artist British British Artist Handcoloured Occupation
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This print showcases a hand-coloured engraving titled "A Map of East Africa, Arabia and India" created by Robert Beckit in 1598. Measuring 38x51.5 cm, this exquisite piece is part of a private collection. The map depicts the coastal regions of Abyssinia, the Red Sea, Arabia, and India with intricate detail. It was originally published as part of the English edition of Henricus Florent Langren's map in 1598. The artist's skilled hand colouring brings life to the map, highlighting important geographical features and providing visual cues for navigation. As we delve into this historical artwork, we are transported back to the late sixteenth century when exploration and voyages were at their peak. This map would have been an essential tool for sailors embarking on journeys to these distant lands. The inclusion of text adds further depth to the composition, providing valuable information about various locations depicted on the map. The meticulous engravings capture not only geographic details but also elements such as compasses and navigational equipment that were crucial during this era. With its rich colours and precise craftsmanship, this hand-coloured engraving stands as a testament to both artistic skill and cartographic accuracy from centuries past. It serves as a reminder of our enduring fascination with maps as windows into worlds unknown.
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