Europe and part of Africa

Renaissance Nautical Chart of Europe and the Mediterranean

Immerse your collection in the golden age of seafaring with this magnificent 1572 copperplate engraving titled “La vera descrittione della navigatione di tutta l’Europpa”. Published in Rome by the legendary Antonio Lafreri and beautifully engraved by Paolo Forlani based on the expert hydrography of Diogo Homem, this rare antique sea chart provides a sprawling overview of Western Europe, North Africa, and the Levant. Intended for maritime pilots, the map features an extensive network of intersecting portolan rhumb lines and classic stylized compass roses that vividly recreate the practical science of Renaissance navigation.

Rare Lafreri School Portolan Print for Collectors

An exceptional showcase of Italian printmaking and global history, this pristine monochrome map details coastal topographies from the British Isles to the Black Sea with stunning precision. An ornate scrollwork cartouche sits elegantly at the top margin, preserving the original Italian inscription and publishing data. Perfectly engineered to serve as a high-end interior statement piece or an archival masterpiece, this scarce geographic document brings a distinguished atmosphere of maritime discovery and academic prestige to any space.