Map of India and Ceylon
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Egnazio Danti's Map of India and Ceylon into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
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Original Description
The Map of India and Ceylon by Egnazio Danti is a captivating 16th-century cartographic masterpiece that exudes both scientific precision and Renaissance artistry. Created in 1580–1585 as part of the famed Galleria delle Carte Geografiche in the Vatican, this fresco-transferred-map reflects the era's burgeoning fascination with exploration and global consciousness. Danti, a polymath—cosmographer, mathematician, and architect—rendered the Indian subcontinent and Sri Lanka ("Ceylon") with meticulous detail, blending rich hues of terre verte, ochre, and lapis lazuli to evoke distant lands brimming with mystery. The map's decorative flourishes—elegant ships, mythical creatures, and ornate compass roses—are hallmarks of Mannerist embellishment, straddling functional geography and aristocratic spectacle. As one of 40 monumental maps adorning the Vatican’s gallery, it stands as a testament to the Medici Pope Gregory XIII’s ambition to visualize the known world, merging art, power, and knowledge—an irreplaceable artifact bridging Renaissance humanism and the Age of Discovery.
For modern interiors, this map’s grandeur lends itself to spaces craving both intellectual gravitas and old-world charm. Ideal for a study or executive office, it commands attention when printed on canvas or high-quality paper in medium-to-large formats (e.g., 24x36 inches). Pair it with dark wood furnishings—think Regency-style desks or Chesterfield sofas—to echo its classical roots. The map’s earthy palette harmonizes with jewel tones (deep emerald, burgundy) or neutrals like taupe and cream; gilt-framed mirrors or brass accents can amplify its opulence. In minimalist settings, let it anchor a gallery wall alongside botanical prints or monochrome sketches for contrast. For smaller spaces, crop-in on Ceylon’s intricate coastline as a focal point. Whether displayed traditionally or with backlighting for drama, Danti’s work infuses sophistication and wanderlust into any refined interior.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
