Map of Europe, 1554 - Gerardus Mercator
Map of Europe, 1554 - Gerardus Mercator
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A historical map of Europe created by Gerardus Mercator in 1554. It is a hand-colored engraving.
The map shows the states of Europe with their extent as they were in 1554. The map lists the main cities of Europe at the time.
In the lower right corner of the map, there is a description enclosed within a coat of arms.
The map is displayed at the British Library, London, UK.
Gerardus Mercator, in Dutch Gerhard Kremer, Latinized as Gerardus Mercator (Rupelmonde, March 5, 1512 – Duisburg, December 2, 1594), was a Flemish mathematician, astronomer, and cartographer.
He is famous for his studies in cartography and for inventing a map projection system known as the "Mercator projection."
Feel history at your fingertips
Our reproductions are extremely faithful to the original and printed on fine Amalfi paper.
It is a paper made exclusively from cotton fibers, thick and naturally porous, yet soft to the touch, with characteristic frayed edges that attest to its artisanal craftsmanship.
It is still made today following ancient medieval techniques, in the workshops of Amalfi.
Materials of sublime quality
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Amalfi Paper
Thick, porous, with typical frayed edges -
Handmade Frame
Made of fine wood, hand-assembled -
Museum Glass
The same ultra-clear glass used in museums
Unique quality material
Print on handmade Amalfi paper
Sheet size: 40 x 30 cm
With frame: 43 x 33 cm
Material: work printed on very fine handmade Amalfi paper with frayed edges
Frame: Light brown beech wood and handmade wood pulp
