Aegean sea & Crete - Wells 1700 and Mississippi—are "unrolled" into vertical

and Mississippi—are "unrolled" into vertical lines

In a curious twist typical of the era's decorative style

This elevated position ensured the monarch was physically and symbolically above everyone else

you can see "views" or "appearances" of the land

the map retains a classic Baroque elegance

Aegean sea & Crete - Wells 1700 and Mississippi—are "unrolled" into verticalWellss Map of the Aegean Islands and Crete (1700) Title: A New Map of the Islands of the Aegean Sea, Together with the Island of Crete, and the Adjoining Isles. Cartographer: Edward Wells Origin: Oxford London, United Kingdom Date: 1700 Technique: Copperplate engraving with original hand colouring The Narrative: A Classical Education in Cartography This map tells the story of the English fascination with the "Cradle of Civilization" at the turn of the