Melchior Tavernier II

Melchior Tavernier and 17th-century cartography

Melchior Tavernier (1594-1665) was an engraver and publisher of maps, belonging to a dynasty active in Paris between the 16th and 17th centuries. In 1618, he obtained the title of engraver and printer to the king, and from his workshop on the Pont au Change he published works by cartographers such as Henri Hondius, Jan Jansson, and Nicolas Sanson, helping establish Paris as a European center of the map trade. Among his works is the Nova Totius Terrarum Orbis Tabula, one of the great general maps of the world of its time, along with city plans of places such as Paris and Toulouse. Bringing one of these prints into your home means preserving that spirit of inquiry, not filling an empty space.

Crafted to last

Each Framed Art Print is made with fine art paper, then finished and framed by hand in Italy. We do not chase an immediate effect: we seek a rendering that remains faithful to the original colors over time, because a work intended to be passed down deserves a foundation as solid as the history it tells.

Why choose Miriaci

Choosing Miriaci means entrusting yourself to work carried out with care, from printing to delivery.

• Careful shipping: every piece travels protected and ready to hang.
• Archival materials: 300 g/m² fine art paper and frames selected to last over time.
• Real support: our team remains available to help you choose the work best suited to your space.

A work of art, not just decoration

A print does more than fill a wall: it carries a theme, an era, and a story that continues to speak to those who view it. The works of Melchior Tavernier preserved by Miriaci remain faithful to this principle - pieces chosen for their meaning, even before their aesthetic appeal.

Aesthetics fade. Meaning remains.