1658 Nova et Accurata Iaponiae, Terrae Esonis, ac Insularum Adjacentium…High Resolution Image By: Johannes Jansson Date: 1658 (published) Amsterdam Original Size: 18 x 22 inches (45. 7 x 55. 9 cm) This is a fine print reproduction of a map of Japan and Korea, showing portions of China, Landt van Eso and Compagnies Land. The map was originally published by Jan Jansson in his Nieuwen Atlas out of Amsterdam in 1658. This is a rather important map of Japan and its surrounding, particularly with regard to the two large land

Brue’s work is distinguished by a remarkably high standard of engraving and the high quality paper which he used

Countless intriguing scenes are depicted to increase the viewer’s understanding and knowledge of the New World

The chart is embellished with a sailing vessel

the touchdown and liftoff from the moon

a signature design of David Schiller

This particular view of New York highlights important bridges

and vignettes along the top and bottom of the map

causing the seasons to change according to its movement

The title cartouche pays homage to the importance of this trade by showing a group of merchants sitting around their cargo

created by an anonymous source in Japan circa 1861

The map intentionally centers on the Americas as it shows much of the rest of the world using what is known as an elliptical projection

A color coded legend enables identification of public lands