Asiæ - 1695 Carolus Allard

Asiæ - 1695 Carolus AllardAllard's map of Asia and the Northern part of Australia, called Hollandia Nova. Extends North to the unknown coasts of Yesso. Interesting projection of Japan. Nice detail in China, including naming Formosa. Several place names on the Northern Australian Coast. Nice detail in Southeast Asia.

decorated with shells

From: Maior Atlas Scholasticus or Atlas Compendiarius

Decorative Artistry: The map is embellished with a sea monster and three distinct sailing vessels

with mountain ranges represented by fine hachuring

hollow subterranean reservoirs known as Hydrophylacia

The swirling lines you see across the oceans are his attempt to visualize the great surface currents that mariners had begun to report

The print is celebrated for its Romantic era aesthetic

The "First Edition" Prestige: As noted on the gallery tag

framed by the volcanic mountain ranges of Java in the far distance

as well as telegraph lines

It is also famously known as the home of Martin Luther

showcasing the dense