Asia

infoValck, Gerardo; Valck, Leonardo; c.1710

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The illustration on this map highlights the wealth of the Asian trade routes, with merchants wearing elaborate robes presenting valuable treasures to a royal figure. A monkey, tortoise and camel emphasise the ‘exoticism’ of Asia.

Details
Date
c.1710
Map Maker
Valck, Gerardo; Valck, Leonardo
Publication Location
Amsterdam
Attributes

Longitude and Latitude

Insets

Cartouche

Illustration

Features

Market

Domesticated Animals

River

Regional Border

Mountain/Volcano

Library Catalogue

Title
Asia quà nulla beatior Ora
Subtitle
tractus in Eöos vergens mundique teporem
Author/creator
Valck, Gerard<br>Valck, Leonardus (1675-)
Subject (topical)
Maps (documents)
Country
Netherlands
Date issued
2019 
Language
Latin
Extent
online resource
Note
auctoribus Gerardo et Leonardo Valk cum privilegio ordinum Hollandiae et West Frisiae.<br>The decorative cartouche features an oriental courtesan with merchants of many nations presenting gifts.
Published
[Amsterdam] : [Valck], [approximately 1710]
Shelfmark
COLLBN Port 172 N 27
Persistent URL
http://hdl.handle.net/1887.1/item:3282091

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