Old World Map of Eastern and Western Hemispheres by Tavernier, 1661: California as Island, Classical Winds, Concentric Design portland including Josephine Bonaparte

including Josephine Bonaparte

and Natural Phenomena in the Vicinity:

O'Moriarty (Moriarty)

The map also features illustrations of indigenous scenes and natural elements

The Bay of Tangier

Old World Map of Eastern and Western Hemispheres by Tavernier, 1661: California as Island, Classical Winds, Concentric Design portland including Josephine BonaparteStep into the world of 17th century exploration with Melchior Tavernier's exquisite "Carte de L'Amerique Nouvellement dressee suivant les Nouvelles descouvertes . . . 1661." This remarkable map captures the spirit of an era where the boundaries of the known world were constantly being redrawn. Tavernier, a master cartographer, skillfully blends contemporary geographical knowledge with speculative elements, creating a captivating depiction of the world