Much can be derived about popular scientific, political and mythical systems from the work of ancient mapmakers plying their craft. This lavishly decorated map is the work of Henricus Hodius (1587-1638), younger son of an important Dutch map making family in the period now known as the Golden Age of Cartography.

High in the Alps stands a castle of fantasy built from 1869-1886 by the mysterious dreamer Ludwig II, known as the "Mad King". He was removed from office for psychiatric reasons and was found drowned with his psychiatrist under unexplained circumstances. Today this reclusive monarch’s remote sanitary sees millions of visitors annually.

In 1495 Leonardo da Vinci was commissioned to paint the Last Supper, which took four years to complete. Wanting the painting to be extraordinarily brilliant, Leonardo experimented with an egg-based tempera instead of a traditional fresco technique. Sadly, the tempera degraded almost immediately, and much detail was lost forever. Restoration efforts continue to the present day. The Last Supper is considered one of the master works of human history.

Sometimes referred to as the Crossroads of the World, Times Square typifies all the bustle and excitement engendered by the Big Apple. New York’s Times Square is the ultimate tourist destination, encompassing the best of Broadway, commerce, street life and dining; it is estimated that 80% of visitors to the city make it a destination. Our puzzle frames a whirlwind, first-impression view of one of the most exciting places on earth.

Claude Monet completed The Japanese Footbridge, Giverny in 1899, based on a bridge in his garden in Giverny. In this series of paintings, Monet proclaimed, "I am looking for something I have not done before, a shiver my painting has not yet given. Everything I have earned has gone into these gardens."

The Starry Night by Dutch post-impressionist artist Vincent van Gogh is the most renowned achievement of his illustrious career setting the stage for a style of painting called Expressionism.   

American folk art is often characterized as capturing the breadth of the American experience.   By bringing this art into your home you actively participate in the drama of American heritage.

Often billed as The Entertainment Capital of the World, Las Vegas is the most populous city in the state of Nevada, United States an internationally renowned major resort city for shopping, entertainment, and gambling.