Antique Map of Scotland (1628) — Gerardus Mercator, Scotia Regnum, Early 17th Century coastal wall art a nod to Britain’s defining

a nod to Britain’s defining role in global navigation

Rendered in delicate pastel tones and clean architectural linework

Originally issued in The Edinburgh Geographical and Historical Atlas

this work exemplifies the clarity and precision that defined French cartography in the early 19th century

this piece offers a glimpse into how geography was taught in Revolutionary-era France

Antique Map of Scotland (1628) — Gerardus Mercator, Scotia Regnum, Early 17th Century coastal wall art a nod to Britain’s definingEngraved by Gerardus Mercator, the father of modern cartography, and published in 1628, this exquisite map, Scotia, Regnum, presents Scotland in striking early modern detail. It depicts the kingdoms rugged topography, coastal contours, and settlements with elegant engraving and hand applied color, framed by a richly ornamented Renaissance cartouche. Originally issued in the celebrated MercatorHondius Atlas, this map reflects the golden age of Dutch