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Chart of Black Sea, 1554 (vellum)
7339645 Chart of Black Sea, 1554 (vellum) by Agnese, Battista (c.1500-64); 26x40 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Johan B. Agnese
'Die Tartareioda'. Scale: 1:15 000 000. Bound in an atlas made in Venice, Italy in 1554, this is one of twenty-four cartographic items titled: 'Seekarten von Battista Agnese Anno MDLIV.d.IV.May.' The text is in Latin, titles of the charts and names of the towns have been added later in German in the outside borders.
The atlas also includes astronomical tables and diagrams.); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Media ID 38372708
© © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London / Bridgeman Images
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This stunning print captures the intricate and detailed Chart of Black Sea from 1554, created by Battista Agnese. The map, measuring 26x40 cm, is a masterpiece of cartography from the 16th century. Bound in an atlas made in Venice, Italy, this particular chart is one of twenty-four items titled 'Seekarten von Battista Agnese Anno MDLIV.d.IV.May.'
The text on the map is in Latin, with titles and town names added later in German along the outside borders. The scale of the map is an impressive 1:15,000,000. In addition to geographical details, the atlas also includes astronomical tables and diagrams.
The vibrant colors used on this vellum chart bring to life the beauty and complexity of the Black Sea region as seen through Agnese's eyes over four centuries ago. This piece serves as both a historical document and a work of art that showcases the skill and creativity of its creator.
Displayed at the National Maritime Museum in London, this print allows viewers to appreciate not only the technical expertise involved in creating such maps during that era but also provides insight into how people viewed and understood geography at that time.
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