Ancient map of Guyana, 1671

Ancient map of Guyana, 1671John Ogilbys Guiana Sive Amazonum Regio, published in 1671, is a detailed and visually captivating map of the region known as Guiana, encompassing parts of modern day Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, and northern Brazil. Created during a time of intense European exploration and colonization, the map reflects the geographic knowledge and ambitions of the period, emphasizing the mysterious and resource rich Amazon region. The map provides a

bestial side of human nature

and decorative borders

Georg Braun and Franz Hogenberg were notable cartographers and engravers who collaborated on the production of the famous "Civitates Orbis Terrarum" (Cities of the World)

known as ostans

"Green River Cliffs

The map "Japan

Despite their variety

including marquisates (marchionatus in Latin)

The background of the painting is also notable

and public spaces within Edinburgh and Leith

It was established by the Dutch in 1619 and played a significant role in the Dutch spice trade with the East Indies

all surrounded by elaborate decorative borders