Terrestrial globe 14
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Vincenzo Maria Coronelli's Terrestrial globe 14 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
Vincenzo Maria Coronelli's Terrestrial Globe (1688) embodies the golden age of cartography as artistic spectacle. This magnificent globe, part of a pair with its celestial counterpart, dazzles with Baroque grandeur, its meticulously engraved copper surface shimmering with hand-colored geographic details and fantastical sea monsters. Coronelli, a Franciscan monk and Europe's premier globe-maker, created this masterpiece for Louis XIV – the lavish cartouches and precision reflect both scientific ambition and royal pomp. As the largest globes of their era (110cm diameter), they represent a pivotal moment where art served imperial propaganda while advancing geographical knowledge. The rich azure oceans and burnished gold accents evoke a sense of discovery, transporting viewers to when maps were equal parts navigation tool and cabinet curiosity. Today, these globes are crown jewels of cartographic history, with examples displayed at the Bibliothèque Nationale de France and Boston's Public Library.
For contemporary interiors, a reproduction of Coronelli's globe makes a striking statement piece. In a study or executive office, position it near walnut bookshelves to echo its 17th-century origins, allowing the warm patina of aged brass stands to complement mid-century furniture. The globe's deep blues and ochres pair elegantly with Farrow & Ball's "Hague Blue" walls or Schumacher's celestial-patterned drapery. Consider scaled-down replicas (45-60cm) for modern apartments – their intricate details still command attention when displayed on pedestals beside leather Chesterfields or atop minimalist steel consoles. For dramatic effect, spotlight the globe to cast shadows of its mountain ranges across textured walls, creating dialogue with abstract artworks in similar cobalt tones. This masterpiece bridges eras effortlessly, its historic gravitas balancing either traditional wood-paneled libraries or avant-garde loft spaces seeking an intellectual focal point.
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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.
