Old Map of Ukraine a fine art print . . .
Price range: £35.55 through £59.95
Old Map of Ukraine
A Cartographic Masterpiece Enhanced for the Modern Era
While this map stands as a testament to Enlightenment-era mapmaking, its legacy has now been brought into the 21st century through the craftsmanship of The Old Map Company. Utilizing advanced AI-based restoration and enhancement techniques, they have meticulously revived the original scan to produce a fine art print of exceptional quality. The result is a breath taking fusion of history and modern technology, making it one of the most beautiful and accurate reproductions of this rare map available today
- Stunning giclée fine art print on authentically aged heavy textured paper
- 12 Colour printing technology • Guaranteed to pass or exceed museum quality standards • Free UK Courier Delivery with tracking
- Available in two sizes: Large: 24″ x 25″ (61 x 63.7cms)  Medium: 18″ x 20″ (45.5 x 51cms) Small 17″ x 18″ Sizes approximate.
A stunning certified FINE ART PRINT on heavy textured art paper — not a poster
- Direct from the publisher — no middlemen
- Printed in-house in Cornwall
- Free UK delivery — international shipping available
- Produced to meet — and often exceed — museum-quality standards
Fine Art Map Reproductions – Museum-Quality Printing
Unlike most online offerings, our maps are produced entirely in-house, not outsourced to print-on-demand or drop-shipping services. This allows complete control over quality while offering better value. Each map begins with a high-resolution original, carefully enhanced and printed to order using archival papers and pigment inks for exceptional clarity, depth, and longevity. Every piece is personally overseen — no map leaves our workshop unless it is of a quality we would be proud to display ourselves.
Authentic Old Map Paper & Accurate Colour Reproduction
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!
Buy Old Maps Online in the UK Today Trading online since 1999
The Old Map Company of Great Britain offers a vast and carefully curated collection of the very finest expertly reproduced vintage maps. Our range includes works by renowned cartographers such as John Speed and Willem Blaeu, covering Scotland, England, and beyond. Free UK courier delivery is included, with EU, USA, and worldwide shipping available at cost and calculated at checkout. If you need assistance, our team is always happy to help you choose the perfect map.
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“Ukrania Terra Cosaccorum”: A Window into the Cossack Heartland
The map titled “Ukrania, Terra Cosaccorum, cum vicinis Walachiae, Moldaviae, Minorisque Tartariae provinciis”—translated as “Ukraine, Land of the Cossacks, with the neighboring provinces of Wallachia, Moldavia, and Little Tartary”—offers a fascinating glimpse into the political and cultural geography of Eastern Europe in the early 18th century.
Originally created by the renowned German cartographer Johann Baptist Homann, this map is not only a geographical record but also a piece of cartographic artistry, capturing the complexity and dynamism of a region in flux. It spans a vast area covering parts of modern-day Ukraine, Russia, Moldova, Romania, and the Black Sea region, with significant detail given to the territories of the Cossack Hetmanate, Crimea, and Tartary.
A Map Rich in Historical Detail
This historical map is centered on “Terra Cosaccorum”, the land of the Cossacks—fierce, semi-autonomous warrior communities who played a pivotal role in shaping the geopolitical landscape of Eastern Europe. At the time, Ukraine was a borderland zone caught between the expanding powers of Muscovy (Russia), the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth, and the Ottoman Empire.
Prominently displayed are historic regions like Wallachia, Moldavia, and Little Tartary, along with major cities such as Kiev, Moscow, and Constantinople. Rivers such as the Dnieper and Don snake across the terrain, and vast steppe lands—labelled as “Deserta” or “Campi Desert”—showcase the sparse, untamed nature of the region.
The upper-left cartouche, richly illustrated, shows Cossacks in traditional dress, emphasizing themes of self-rule, diplomacy, and military prowess. Such visual storytelling was a hallmark of 18th-century cartography, combining geography with political symbolism and artistic flair.
A Time Capsule of a Shifting Frontier
“Ukrania Terra Cosaccorum” is more than just a map—it is a narrative of contested frontiers, imperial ambitions, and cultural resilience. It reflects a time when Ukraine and its neighboring regions were at the crossroads of empires and ideologies. For historians, collectors, and art lovers alike, this map offers both aesthetic beauty and historical depth—now exquisitely preserved and enhanced for modern appreciation.
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