This handsome map of the mid-Atlantic colonies is balanced with an exquisite pictorial cartouche filling the lower right. The map itself is lovely and retains its original colors. The dominate feature of this map is the huge title cartouche with depicts European merchants, Indians, trade goods, and the fruits of land and sea — imagery intended to attract people to the New World. This was done to promote interest and settlement in “The New World”. [Read more…]
Map of Virginia by William Bleau, 1640-1650
October 1, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This wonderful map of Virginia was derived from Captain John Smith’s map of 1612. While amazingly accurate, this map shows Jamestown (Lameftowne). In the upper left corner is Chief Powhatan with his wives and children. On the right is a Susquehanna chief in a European pose. Look closely at all of the items on his person. Each was chosen for a specific and symbolic reason. [Read more…]
