Wind Heads map Compass Rose North South East West 1666 De Fer old antique chart Sicily All depict historical European costumes

All depict historical European costumes of different eras long ago

Crossing Irish Sea

a fine impression from the plate

lovely antique engraved folio map with original hand color

The artist's ability to render such a clear sense of shadow in such tiny figures is nothing less than masterful

Wind Heads map Compass Rose North South East West 1666 De Fer old antique chart Sicily All depict historical European costumesCarte Generalles de tous les Vens et les mons diceux en fix lengue suivant les mers et riviere (Wind Map Thematic cartography Compass Rose with Wind Heads) Issued Paris, 1666 by N. de Fer. Fascinating and very scarce mid 17th century engraved wind chart. Ornate compass rose at center orienting north towards top left corner. Excellent early example of thematic cartography, specifically Meteorology and global climate Includes wonderfully rendered wind