Island of Cuba and Spain

Rare 16th-Century Maps of Cuba and Hispaniola

Delve into the early age of New World exploration with this magnificent 1564 copperplate engraving by the renowned Venetian cartographer Paolo Forlani. This rare antique document contains two separate geographical masterpieces printed on a single sheet: “L’isola di Cuba” on the upper half and “L’Isola Spagnola” on the lower half. Charting the early colonial topography of the Caribbean, these maps intricately illustrate mountain ranges, coastal settlements, and native features with the precise style characteristic of the prestigious Lafreri school.

Exquisite West Indies Historical Print for Collectors

A flawless choice for fine art galleries or high-end archival collections, this monochrome print captures the historic geography of the West Indies with incredible artistic flair. Each map is adorned with its own classic cabled border, an elegant text cartouche written in historical Italian, and a beautifully engraved compass rose guiding the surrounding seas. Perfect for bespoke framing and sophisticated interior decor, this scarce cartographic artifact serves as an enduring testament to early Renaissance global documentation.