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Globe with table, c.1625 (golden copper)
MMM5475291 Globe with table, c.1625 (golden copper); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Globe with table, with geographic details such as the names of European cities, as well as legends and notes on the west coast of North America, South America, and Japan. Under the island of Java (Indonesia) are represented two ghost islands and a hypothetical continent called 'Terra Australis Incognita'. Decorations of ships and sea monsters in the oceans and an elephant in Africa. Six oceans are named. Golden copper globe, around 1625, after Nicolas Spirinx (16th-17th century).); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Media ID 38092564
© © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London / Bridgeman Images
17th Centuries Africa African African Art Fine Art Copper Geographer Metallic Seas Seawater
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This stunning print captures a golden copper globe with table dating back to around 1625, currently housed at the National Maritime Museum in London, UK. The intricate details on this historical artifact are truly mesmerizing, featuring the names of European cities and geographic legends from the west coast of North America to Japan.
One notable feature is the representation of two ghost islands and a hypothetical continent called 'Terra Australis Incognita' beneath Java (Indonesia). Decorative elements such as ships, sea monsters in the oceans, and an elephant in Africa add to the charm of this piece. Six oceans are named on this globe, showcasing the level of geographical knowledge during that era.
Attributed to Nicolas Spirinx from the 16th-17th century, this globe is a testament to early cartography and maritime exploration. The craftsmanship involved in creating such a detailed object is truly remarkable. This print allows us to admire and appreciate not only the beauty but also the historical significance of this golden copper globe from centuries past.
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