Map of Europe, 1554 - Gerardus Mercator
Map of Europe, 1554 - Gerardus Mercator
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Historical map of Europe produced by Gerardus Mercator in 1554. It is a hand-coloured engraving.
The map shows the states of Europe with the extent they had in 1554. The map lists the main European cities of the time.
In the lower right-hand corner of the map is a description, enclosed within a coat of arms.
The map is on display at the British Library, London, UK.
Gerardus Mercator, in Dutch Gerhard Kremer, Latinised as Gerardus Mercator (Rupelmonde, 5 March 1512 – Duisburg, 2 December 1594), was a Flemish mathematician, astronomer and cartographer.
He is famous for his studies in cartography and for inventing a system of map projection known as the "Mercator projection".
Feel history under your fingertips
Our reproductions are extremely faithful to the original and printed on fine Amalfi paper.
It is a paper made exclusively from cotton fibres, thick and naturally porous, yet soft to the touch, with the characteristic deckled edges that bear witness to its handcrafted making.
It is still made today using ancient medieval techniques, in the workshops of Amalfi.
Materials of the finest quality
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Amalfi paper
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Handcrafted frame
Made from fine wood, assembled by hand -
Museum glass
The same ultra-glossy glass used in museums
Unique quality material
Print on handmade Amalfi paper
Sheet size: 42 x 29 cm (16.5 x 11.4 in)
With frame: 44 x 31 cm (17.3 x 12.2 in)
Material: artwork printed on very fine handmade Amalfi paper with deckled edges
Frame: light brown beech wood and wood pulp, handmade
