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A New and Exact Mappe of England

Wenceslaus Hollar

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an antique map of England. The map features England, parts of Scotland, and Ireland. The map includes historical figures, names of towns, cities, and geographical features. The landscape contains illustrations of ships on the seas and a compass rose. Additionally, there is a decorative border with portraits, likely of historical figures. The map also includes tables and texts with information on governance or geography.

Artwork Details

Date
1644
Medium
etching and engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
4528 × 3598 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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