This Mappa Mundi of 1502 belongs to the great tradition of late medieval and Renaissance nautical charts, in which the depiction of the world combines practical function and symbolic value. Made in an age of ocean exploration and growing interest in geography, it shows a world still in transformation: coasts, islands and sea routes are carefully traced, but coexist with decorative elements, place names and images reflecting the world view of the time. The map bears witness to the transition from medieval to modern cartography, when the experience of navigators was beginning to correct and expand the ancient legacy. It is therefore a precious document of the history of discovery and of the geographical culture of the early 16th century.
Unique quality material
Print on handmade Amalfi paper Sheet size: 29 x 42 cm (11.4 x 16.5 in) With frame: 31 x 44 cm (12.2 x 17.3 in) Material: artwork printed on very fine handmade Amalfi paper with deckled edges Frame: light brown beech wood and wood pulp, handmade
How an Amalfi art print is made, what the frame is like, what museum glass is, how long shipping takes, and how returns work: we’ve gathered all the answers on a single page.
