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This antique map titled Nova Barbariae Descriptio*, published by Johannes Janssonius around 1640, offers a detailed view of North Africa … Read more This antique map titled Nova Barbariae Descriptio*, published by Johannes Janssonius around 1640, offers a detailed view of North Africa and parts of the Mediterranean. The map covers the Barbary Coast, including modern-day Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and Libya, as well as parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece across the Mediterranean Sea. The decorative elements include a cartouche with crescent moons symbolizing the Islamic influence in North Africa. It also features animals like lions and rhinoceroses, representing the exotic fauna of Africa as perceived by European mapmakers of the time. See less
- Dimensions
- 23.23ʺW × 20.08ʺH
- Period
- 17th Century
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Paper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Beige
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