Map Mercator Belgian tapestry is rich with history. The original was made in 1630 by Henricus Hondius (1596 - 1651), in five languages (Dutch, English, German, French and Latin). The four individuals depicted in the map are Julius Caesar (top left), Claudius Ptolemy (top right), Gerard Mercator (bottom left) and Jodocus Hondius (his father, bottom right). The four scenes outside the globes represent the four elements (Ignis, Aer, Agua and Terra). Fire, Air, Water and Earth.
Are rods included with the purchase of a tapestry?
No, rods are sold separately.
Can a tapestry be made into a size not shown?
Tapestries only come in the size(s) shown with the exception of our exclusives, which can typically be made into any size.