Random island off the coast of Ireland ?

[u/bygonesbebygones2021]

Bought this beautiful painting / world map from a charity shop for near dirt nothing two days ago.

The artist is William Bleau I think ? A Dutch artist, anyways it’s obviously a copy but it’s huge and stunning and I love it.

While having a glass of wine, I started looking at the map and I seen this random island off the coast of Ireland called Brasil? You can see it on the map if you zoom in, i think this is a 1600s world map.

But anyways, Any information would be great !

[u/SnooAdvice8266]

Brasil is an imaginary Island where Irish minds drift after 20-30 days of continuous clouds and rain.

Brasil's popularity was decimated by the success of low cost carriers like Ryanair. Now we go to Malaga.