Antique map containing three historical maps of the world. It gives an overview of the developing world view from 450 BC to 160 AD.
We see a map of the earth according to Herodotus (450 BC), according to Strabo (63 BC to 24 AD) and according to Claudius Ptolamaeus (160 AD).
this map itself dates from c. 1900 and has an attractive handwriting for the place markings.
At Studio Wunderkammer, we are captivated by the vintage atmosphere of the Wunderkammer or cabinet of curiosities. A room in which the wonders of the natural world were brought together. Think of a collection consisting of taxidermy, fossils, insects, flora, fauna and scientific instruments. Basically.. Read more…