Insvlae Molvccae celeberrimae sunt ob maximam aromatum
Claes Jansz Visscher. 1617.
This map of the East Indies was originally printed in the late sixteenth century to entice Dutch investors to take control of the region and the spice trade from the Portuguese. Note the spices (nutmeg, cloves, and sandalwood) on the bottom edge.
| Metadata | Details |
|---|---|
| Item Type | Map |
| Title | Insvlae Molvccae celeberrimae sunt ob maximam aromatum |
| Creator | Claes Jansz Visscher |
| Publication Date | 1617 |
| Call Number | Visscher 70 |
| Location | Special Collections |