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Atlas Novus. Europe. Tartarians, 17th c
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Atlas Novus. Europe. Tartarians, 17th c
BLAEU, Jan (1596-1673). Atlas Novus or Atlas Maior. 1635 - 1665. Europa recens descripta. Map of Europe published in Amsterdam in 1633. Detail depicting Tatar people. Etching. SPAIN. CATALONIA. Barcelona. Biblioteca de Catalunya (National Library of Catalonia)
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This detail is taken from the Atlas Novus, or Atlas Maior, a monumental work of cartography created by the renowned Dutch cartographer Jan Blaeu between 1635 and 1665. Published in Amsterdam in 1633, Europa Recens Descripta, a section of this atlas, offers a vivid and intricately detailed representation of Europe during the 17th century. In this particular image, our gaze is drawn to the easternmost reaches of Europe, where the Tatar people are depicted. The Tartarians, as they were then known, were a diverse group of nomadic peoples inhabiting the vast expanses of Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Their presence in European maps of the time reflects the growing European interest in the East and the expanding reach of European exploration. The etching, created using the intaglio printing process, showcases a lively scene of Tatar people engaged in various activities. A couple is depicted in the foreground, with the man wearing a fur hat and holding a bow and arrow, while his companion carries a large bundle on her back. In the background, other figures are shown riding horses, tending to livestock, and constructing a yurt, the traditional dwelling of the Tatar people. This image is a testament to the rich cultural exchange that characterized the early modern period and the enduring fascination Europeans held for the peoples and lands beyond their borders. The Atlas Novus, with its intricate detail and accurate cartography, stands as a significant contribution to the history of cartography and a window into the past.
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