Old Map of Albania
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A finely engraved old map of Albania and Epirus, titled Epirus, hodie vulgo Albania — meaning Epirus, today commonly called Albania. Published in Amsterdam by Johannes Jansson in 1650, the map was based on the work of I. Laurenbergio and reflects the rich classical geography of the region.
The map shows the Adriatic and Ionian coastline, Corfu, Epirus, Macedonia, Thessaly and the surrounding Balkan lands, with Latin place names, sailing ships, decorative cartouches and a handsome scale panel. It is a scholarly and elegant seventeenth-century map, but also a very attractive wall print for anyone interested in Albanian heritage, Balkan history, classical geography or old Dutch atlas maps.
Printed to order in our Cornwall workshop using archival pigment inks on textured fine art paper. Printed to order in our Cornwall workshop using archival pigment inks on textured fine art paper.A stunning certified FINE ART PRINT on heavy textured art paper — not a poster
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Paper choice is essential to the authenticity of our maps. We use specially sourced 190gsm paper made in the UK from pure materials and traditionally pressed with natural woollen felts. This process creates a subtle, randomly textured surface that closely resembles an original antique document. Likewise the use of premium quality ink fully saturates the paper, producing remarkable clarity, depth, and historical character. Colour fastness and sharpness will remain good for in excess of 100 years!
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This old map of Albania and Epirus reflects the classical geography tradition that was central to seventeenth-century Dutch atlas publishing. The title, Epirus, hodie vulgo Albania, can be understood as “Epirus, today commonly called Albania”, showing how early modern mapmakers connected the ancient region of Epirus with the lands then known to many European readers as Albania.
The map was published in Amsterdam by Johannes Jansson in 1650 and attributed to I. Laurenbergio. It presents the western Balkans with a scholarly eye, showing the Ionian and Adriatic seas, Corfu, Epirus, Macedonia, Thessaly and neighbouring regions. Latin inscriptions, ships, coastal detail, mountain ranges, rivers and place names give the map a strong classical character.
The decorative elements are especially appealing. The lower cartouche is surrounded by figures, animals and ornamental detail, while the scale panel in the upper left is held by cherubs. These details give the map the elegance associated with Dutch Golden Age atlas production, where scholarship and decoration often worked together.
As a wall print, this is a particularly suitable choice for anyone with an interest in Albania, Epirus, the Balkans, classical history or Mediterranean geography. Its restrained monochrome engraving gives it a quieter, more scholarly character than some of the more brightly coloured maps in the collection, while still offering a wealth of detail on close inspection.
Reproduced as a fine art print, it is a handsome and historically interesting map with the outstanding clarity and quality expected from The Old Map Company.You may also like…
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