Old Map of Crete by Visscher, 1690: Chania, Heraklion, Agios Nikolaos, Rethimno, White Mountains Size:20x28in (50x70cm) providing a unique historical perspective

providing a unique historical perspective

This level of detail makes it a valuable resource for those interested in the natural history of the Netherlands

work leaving or housewarming gift for someone who loves to travel by train

It covers Northern Africa and the Mediterranean

The map stands out not only for its precise depiction of political boundaries and physical features but also for its attention to detail

Old Map of Crete by Visscher, 1690: Chania, Heraklion, Agios Nikolaos, Rethimno, White Mountains Size:20x28in (50x70cm) providing a unique historical perspectiveImmerse yourself in the grandeur of the past with the exquisite 'Insula Candia, olim Creta' map, a testament to the remarkable cartographic skills of Nicolaes Visscher II, a notable figure from the Dutch Golden Age of mapmaking. Created in 1690, this remarkable piece of history vividly depicts the Island of Crete, nestled within the larger expanse of modern day Greece. The map's title, when translated to English, reads 'Island of Candia, once Crete',