World Map #1
by Library Of Congress, Geography And Map Division/science Photo Library
Title
World Map #1
Artist
Library Of Congress, Geography And Map Division/science Photo Library
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
World map, 16th century. This 1560 world map by Paolo Forlani and Giacomo Gastaldi is from 'Geografia tavole moderne di geografia' (1575) by Antonio Lafreri. It includes the first appearance of the name 'Canada' on a printed map. Also featured in the oceans are a number of compass roses, ships and sea monsters. Japan is not yet shown, and nor is Australia. The top right and bottom right corners of the map feature an armillary sphere and a symbolic pyramidal object.
Uploaded
February 24th, 2021
Embed
Share
Comments
There are no comments for World Map #1. Click here to post the first comment.