Joan Blaeu Atlas Maior of 1665

The Joan Blaeu Atlas Maior of 1665 reproduces one of the most ambitious works in the history of mapmaking, featuring 594 maps covering all continents known at the time of its original publication. Based on the Austrian National Library's complete colored and gold-heightened copy, the edition maintains the highest reproduction standards to faithfully render the hand-coloring and gilt detailing of the Baroque original. Its large-format pages capture the intricate cartographic linework and decorative borders that characterize Blaeu's monumental achievement in 17th-century print production.