»Asia (first column) »nIn Asia was eerst geschapennHet aertse

Acquired From: Leen Helmink

Colouring: Coloured

Condition: Very Good

Confirmed: No

Date Acquired: 2018

Description: ''Asia (first column)''nIn Asia was eerst geschapennHet aertse paradys, daer in den eersten mensnWert als een heer gestelt, en laet hem soo verblindennDat hy verloren heest syn heyl en herten wensnWert als een heer gestelt, en laet hem soo verblindennDat hy verloren heest syn heyl en herten wensn''English translation:''nIn Asia was first creatednThe earthly paradise, where the first mannWas placed as a lord, yet let himself be so blindednThat he lost his salvation and the desires of his heart.nThese lines reflect on the biblical narrative of the Garden of Eden, traditionally believed to be located in Asia, and the fall of man. They emphasise the initial honor bestowed upon man in paradise and his subsequent fall due to blindness or temptation. The repetition of "Wert als een heer gestelt, en laet hem soo verblinden" underscores the tragedy of man's fall from grace.n''Europe (first column)''nDe werelt men verdeelt gemenehjck in vierennWaer van Europa wel jhet eedelste verstrecktnVermits haer Lieden t'rondt des Aertrycks omme swierenEn d'ander Delen al syn door haer doen ondecktn''English translation:''nThe world is generally divided into four parts,nOf which Europe is considered the most noble,nBecause her people circle the globe with their endeavours,nAnd the other parts have all been discovered through their actions.nThis passage reflects a Eurocentric perspective, emphasising Europe's perceived superiority and its role in global exploration and discovery.

Mapmaker: Allard, Hugo (ca. 1625-1691)

Notes: Purchase details

Price: 1,925

Primary Category: Prints & Related Material

Purchase Reference: Email 28/01/2018??

Technique: Copper Engraving

This state: 1666