Fool's Cap Map Of The World Print - Vintage Cartography Wall Art

Fine art print reproduction of The Fool's Cap Map of the World. This work represents the Fool as the court jester. It's a first indicator of the map's deeper meaning. in previous ages fool was a court figure allowed to mock majesty & to speak truth to power. The uncomfortable truth told to the people viewing this map, in the late 16th century, is that the world is a sombre, irrational & dangerous place, & that life on it is nasty, brutish & short. The world is, quite literally, a foolish place. The Fool's Cap Map of the World is one of the mysteries of cartographic history.The artist & place of creation are unknown. it dates from ca. 1580-1590. Quality We're committed to creating products that defy convention & that our customers are proud to own & have them in their homes or give as inspiring presents. Our products are backed by a lifetime warranty against defects in craftsmanship. Fine art Print Printed on heavyweight 190g fine art grade watercolor paper with artistic smooth texture. Framed Print Fine Art Print is framed in a classic black frame like shown in the preview. Frames are handmade in our workshop & are made from high-quality wood profiles. SPECS: - Before framing, fine art prints are mounted on foam board & coated with special lacquer for extra protection against fingerprints, sunlight & fading in direct sunlight. Also, this allows clean dust easier; - Framed prints are without glass; - Frames are 0.8/ 2 cm wide & 0,6/ 1.5 cm thick, made from 100% wood; - Other frame choices & colors are available - contact us for details. Gallery wrapped canvas Handmade with superior quality by fine art canvas craftsmen. Printed on thick 310g poly-cotton canvas, gallery wrapped on a 1,2 (3 cm) thick wood frame. Canvas are coated with special lacquer that ensures extra protection against fingerprints & sunlight. Hangers & dowels included so you can hang it straight out of the box. Shipping - Print is shipped in a strong tube for secure shipping & it will be shipped as a priority mail for faster delivery; - Framed prints & canvas are shipped in a strong cardboard box; - Items usually ship within 2-3 days from date of completed payment. We stand by the quote that we love what we do & will do it the best possible way! Our qualities same as our values are plain & simple: to be creative with designs we offer, confident about the quality of our products so we are honest about it. - Outtake print team Fool's Cap Map Of The World Print - Vintage Cartography Wall Art