Planisfero Cassini Cap. Cook all'ingrosso

This remarkable antique world map reproduction celebrates one of the great moments in the history of geographic exploration: the discoveries of Captain James Cook and their impact on eighteenth-century cartography. Created by the renowned geographer G. Cassini in 1788, this extraordinary planisphere reflects the expanding vision of the world during the Age of Exploration, when oceans, continents, and distant islands were finally being documented with increasing scientific precision. Rich in historical significance and visual elegance, the work combines geographic knowledge, scientific progress, and artistic craftsmanship into a collectible piece of exceptional cultural value. The map incorporates the discoveries made during the three legendary voyages of the English explorer James Cook (1728–1779), whose expeditions transformed European understanding of the Pacific Ocean and the Southern Hemisphere. Through his journeys, Cook charted New Zealand, the eastern coast of Australia, the Society Islands, New Caledonia, the New Hebrides, the Marquesas, Easter Island, Alaska, and the route toward the Bering Strait, fundamentally reshaping global cartography. This planisphere reflects that revolutionary moment in history — a period when the world was becoming progressively more measurable, understandable, and interconnected through scientific exploration. The reproduction has been crafted using the same traditional methods employed by historical cartographers: manual printing press finely engraved plates 100% pure cotton paper mounting on cotton canvas The mounting technique reproduces the historic process once used to preserve maps and facilitate transportation. The canvas and paper are carefully aged using natural substances to recreate the authentic appearance and tactile richness of eighteenth-century originals. The elegant black-and-white composition highlights the intricate engraved details and gives the piece a timeless aesthetic perfectly suited for collectors, libraries, offices, studies, and refined interiors. Every element — from the typography to the cartographic ornamentation — reflects the artistic and scientific spirit of Enlightenment-era Europe. With dimensions of 98 × h 72 cm, this large-format canvas commands attention while maintaining an atmosphere of intellectual elegance and historical fascination. More than a decorative object, the Planisfero Cassini – Captain Cook Discoveries is a tribute to humanity’s desire to explore the unknown — a sophisticated historical artwork that brings together geography, adventure, science, and artisanal tradition in one extraordinary piece.