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Fos. 11v-12r Chart 3: Indian Ocean, Portolan atlas of the world, Venice, c
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Fos. 11v-12r Chart 3: Indian Ocean, Portolan atlas of the world, Venice, c
3482942 Fos. 11v-12r Chart 3: Indian Ocean, Portolan atlas of the world, Venice, c.1542-46 (pen & ink and tempera on vellum) by Agnese, Battista (1514-64); each folio 17.8x12.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Fos. 11v-12r Chart 3: Indian Ocean, showing the coasts of Africa, the Middle East, India and China, eight windheads captioned in German.
From an atlas containing 30 leaves, COMPLETE, collation: [1-152], written and illuminated within narrow gilt frames on the obverse only of all bifolia, reverse of each bifolium blank. Dedication written in black ink in an accomplished calligraphic cursive hand, 3-column declination table with the figures in red and black, names of countries in Roman capitals, Latin, Spanish and Italian place names closely written in red and dark-brown ink in a fine humanistic minuscule. Full-page dedicatees coat-of-arms, full-page armillary sphere, double-page Zodiac, 12 DOUBLE-PAGE MAP CHARTS, ALL ILLUMINATED IN GOLD AND COLORS, coastlines in blue or green with gold, land masses in the two final maps in light and dark green, the Red Sea hatched in red, rhumb lines in red and black, islands in red, green or gold, mountains and tree clumps in gold and green, the Gulf Stream in green, the route from Spain to Peru in gold, Magellans circumnavigation in silver, elaborate multi-colored compass roses heightened with gold, windheads in blue, pink and gold, mileage scales in brown.
Battista Agnese was the first cartographer to chart Marcos de Nizas American discoveries (1531-39), as well as those of Francisco de Ulloa (1539-40). ); Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 22728050
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Atlas Cartographic Cartography Chart Detailed Eastern Indian Ocean Mapping Wind Winds
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This print showcases Fos. 11v-12r Chart 3: Indian Ocean, a remarkable piece of art from the Portolan atlas of the world created by Battista Agnese in Venice around 1542-46. Measuring at 17.8x12.8 cm, this exquisite work is part of a private collection. The chart depicts the coasts of Africa, the Middle East, India, and China within its intricate design. Notably, eight windheads are labeled in German language, adding an intriguing element to this masterpiece. A closer examination reveals that this atlas consists of 30 leaves and is complete in its entirety. The pages are meticulously written and illuminated with narrow gilt frames on one side only while leaving the reverse blank. Battista Agnese's skillful calligraphic cursive hand can be seen through the dedication written in black ink. Additionally, a three-column declination table features figures highlighted in red and black ink along with Roman capitals for country names. What truly sets this portolan atlas apart are its stunning visual elements. It includes full-page coat-of-arms dedications as well as an armillary sphere and double-page Zodiac illustrations. Most notably, there are twelve double-page map charts adorned with gold and colors throughout. From blue or green coastlines to gold land masses and rhumb lines in red and black ink - every detail has been carefully executed by Agnese's masterful hand. Compass roses heightened with gold add further elegance while windheads appear in shades of blue, pink, and gold. Overall, Fos. 11v-12r Chart 3: Indian Ocean stands as a testament to Battista Agnese's cartographic expertise during his time period when he accurately mapped American discoveries made by Marcos de Niza (1531-39) and Francisco de Ulloa (1539-40). This photograph beautifully captures the intricate details and vibrant colors of this historical masterpiece.
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