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Kvarner (N-61)

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  • an exceptional gift
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  • an adventure to find what is all drawn on this beautiful document
  • irreplaceably documents history
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  • It is printed in high resolution and the letters are legible under a magnifying glass.
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Details and context of the original map

Brief description of the map:

This map, made by the renowned Italian cartographer Vincenzo Coronelli, shows the area of ​​Istria and the Kvarner Gulf, including the surrounding islands. The work is rich in geographical details and decorative elements, characteristic of Baroque cartography, with an emphasis on the maritime importance of the region.

Year of original:

1696

Original author:

Vincenzo Coronelli (1650–1718), famous Italian cartographer and geographer.

Place of issue:

Venice, Republic of Venice

Technique:

Copperplate with hand-added colors, with precisely depicted details of cities, ports and shipping routes

Content:

Region overview: The map shows Istria and the Kvarner Bay in detail, including the main islands such as Krk, Cres, Lošinj and Rab, with precisely marked borders, rivers, mountain ranges and settlements.

Allegorical decorations: The lower part of the map is decorated with allegorical motifs, including mythological figures and symbols associated with the sea, emphasizing the richness and historical importance of the Adriatic Sea.

Legend: On the right side of the map, there is a legend that provides additional explanations about significant points and details shown on the map, making it easier to understand and use.

Historical context:

Vincenzo Coronelli was the official cartographer of the Venetian Republic, and this map reflects the strategic importance of Istria and Kvarner in the maritime trade and geopolitics of the 17th century. Venice was a powerful maritime power at the time, and the details on the map emphasize its control over the key shipping routes of the Adriatic Sea.

Importance and value:

Historical importance: The map represents a valuable source of information about the political and geographical situation of the Adriatic region at the end of the 17th century, providing insight into the relations between territories and their division during that period.

Artistic value: Allegorical decorations, rich details, and precise craftsmanship make this map not only a historically significant document but also a work of art, extremely attractive to collectors and history buffs.

Rarity: As part of the oeuvre of Vincenzo Coronelli, one of the most famous cartographers of his time, the map belongs to rare and highly valued works, sought after by collectors of historical maps around the world.

Each map includes a label with important information such as the year the original was created, what it depicts, who made the map, and where it was produced.:

Colored depiction of Kvarner from 17. century Author: Vincenzo Coronelli, 1696, Venice.

A couple of suggestions for framing …

Stara karta, Kvarner (N-61)

Brown

Frame 2.8 cm – 3 cm
Museum anti-reflective glass

Stara karta, Kvarner (N-61)

Gray blue

Frame 2.8 cm – 3 cm
Museum anti-reflective glass

Stara karta, Kvarner (N-61)

Gray blue with beige passpartout

Frame 2.2 cm
Passepartout 4-6 cm
Museum anti-reflective glass

Stara karta, Kvarner (N-61)

Golden with gray blue passpartout

Frame 2.2 cm
Passepartout 4-6 cm
Museum anti-reflective glass

Packaging for orders from the web shop


Handcrafted replicas of old maps carefully arranged in tubes and envelopes, ready for delivery to the customer.

Stare karte u tuljcima posložene u kuvertu, spremne za slanje nakon kupovine kupca
Stare karte u tuljcima posložene u kuvertu, spremne za slanje nakon kupovine kupca

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