Glasses case incl. glasses cloth: Wandkaart van de wereld door Joan Blaeu, Het Scheepvaartmuseum

Never lose sight of your glasses again with the striking glasses case from Bekking & Blitz. Both the outside and inside of this metal glasses case are lined with soft, tactile microfiber. Thanks to the strong hinge, the case closes securely. You never have to worry about your glasses floating loose in your bag.

The included microfiber glasses cloth features the same print as the glasses case. Microfiber ensures scratch-free and streak-free cleaning of (sunglasses) glasses and screens, without using cleaning agents.

Glasses Case
- Dimensions: 16 x 3.5 x 6 cm (w x h x d)
- Outside fully printed microfiber,
- Inside black microfiber

Glasses Cloth
- Dimensions: 18 x 15 cm
- Single-sided printed microfiber
- Machine washable at 60°C, naturally dried

**ABOUT THE WORLD MAP BY JOAN BLAEU FROM 1648:**

From April 14, 2017 to September 30, 2018, one of the absolute masterpieces, the world map by Joan Blaeu from 1648, was on display at The National Maritime Museum in Amsterdam. This world map measuring 2 by 3 meters offered the most current knowledge of the world.

There is only one copy of this version of the map in the world. 'Blaeu's world mapped | master cartographer of the 'Golden Age' was an extension of the popular Atlases exhibition.

What can be seen on the map?
With a magnifying glass in hand, you had the opportunity to discover all the surprising details on the map. For instance, Blaeu's world map is one of the first maps to show the coastline of Australia and New Zealand. In addition, it introduced a Western and superior view of natives; cannibals and a llama in South America, elephants in Africa, sea monsters and naval battles. A true voyage of discovery!

The Amsterdam firm Blaeu
The Blaeu firm was the largest producer of maps in the seventeenth century. The Blaeus based their work on earlier maps, centuries-old traditions, and the latest discoveries. The bookshop of the Blaeu firm was located near the harbor, the current Damrak in Amsterdam. This location was not chosen by chance. Products and information arrived here from all over the world. Sailors, traders, scholars and regents, all interested in Blaeu's knowledge and skill, came together here. The cartography of the Blaeu firm has had a great influence on the world's view and map imagery. Many cartographers tried to imitate or improve Joan Blaeu.

The must-sees
Blaeu's world map is full of symbolism, illustrations, and vivid stories. The details are small but remarkable.