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Antique Map Old World Brown Wall Tapestry Exclusives It is the latterOld world cartographers made map making an art form. Here a fine work of art has been translated into textile form. It features the work of Henricus Hondius II, a Dutch engraver, cartographer, and publisher. Initially produced in 1630, this design displays portraits of Julius Caesar, Claudius Ptolemy, Jodocus Hondius, Henricus' father, and Gerardus Mercator. On the map, we also see the four elements of earth, fire, air, and water in all their glory.