World Map, 1594 (555 Piece Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle) - Nautilus Puzzles - Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles For Adults
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World Map, 1594 (555 Piece Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle) - Nautilus Puzzles - Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles For Adults
World Map, 1594 (555 Piece Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle) - Nautilus Puzzles - Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles For Adults
World Map, 1594 (555 Piece Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle) - Nautilus Puzzles - Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles For Adults
World Map, 1594 (555 Piece Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle) - Nautilus Puzzles - Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles For Adults

World Map, 1594 (555 Piece Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle)

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Petrus Plancius was a Flemish astronomer, cartographer and clergyman. As one of the founders of the Dutch East India Company,...
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Petrus Plancius was a Flemish astronomer, cartographer and clergyman. As one of the founders of the Dutch East India Company, as well as a close friend of explorer Henry Hudson, Plancius was well-positioned to produce some of the most accurate maps of his time.
 
The perfect gift for wooden jigsaw puzzlers and History buffs, this traditional adult wooden jigsaw puzzle can be done time and again. Our puzzle artists have included many shaped whimsy pieces that match the corresponding areas in the map, and we have integrated them in ways that will delight and surprise you as you put the wooden jigsaw puzzle together.
 
  • Includes a Bonus Poster to Guide Assembly
  • Scalloped Corner Detail for a Little More Challenge
  • Number of Puzzle Pieces: 555
  • Completed Puzzle Size: 20” X 14”
  • Artist: Petrus Plancius
  • Serial #: NP19-555-137
  • Wood Thickness: 4mm
  • Design Cut Style: Modern
  • Difficulty: Level 3
  • Made in the USA
  • Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle for Adults
  • Serial #: NP19-555-137
  • Includes a Bonus Poster to Guide Assembly
  • Made in the USA
  • Number of Puzzle Pieces: 555
  • Completed Puzzle Size: 20” X 14”
  • Design Cut Style: Modern
  • Difficulty: Level 3

Petrus Plancius

Petrus Plancius was a Flemish astronomer, cartographer, and clergyman born in 1552 in Dranouter, in what is now Belgium. After studying theology in Germany and England, he became a minister in the Dutch Reformed Church in Amsterdam. During his time in the Netherlands, Plancius developed a profound interest in navigation and geography, which were of critical importance to the Dutch Republic during the Age of Exploration. His scholarly background and access to newly emerging information from voyages abroad, such as the discoveries of the New World and the exploration of the East Indies, allowed him to become one of the foremost mapmakers of his era.
Plancius's contributions to cartography were not just academic exercises. His work had a tangible impact on the world. He produced some of the world's earliest and most influential maps during the late 16th and early 17th centuries. His collaboration with navigators and merchants was instrumental in improving maritime navigation for Dutch expeditions. In 1592, he published a world map that incorporated information from Portuguese sources, a significant milestone in the history of cartography. However, his most practical contribution was training sailors in celestial navigation, a crucial skill for successful voyages. His influence on the Dutch East India Company and his introduction of new constellations based on southern hemisphere observations greatly expanded European knowledge of the night sky.
Throughout his career, Plancius demonstrated a rare ability to bridge science, exploration, and theology. His work helped elevate the Netherlands to a leading position in global trade and exploration during the Golden Age. His influence, however, did not end with his passing. His maps and celestial charts, the products of his innovative mind and tireless work, remain critical historical artifacts. They represent the ambitious spirit of discovery that defined his time and continues influencing explorers and scientists for generations.

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