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Map of Creta 1554, 1554 (vellum)
7339647 Map of Creta 1554, 1554 (vellum) by Agnese, Battista (c.1500-64); 26x40 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Battista Agnese
Bound sheet. Scale: [circa 1:3 000 000]. Cartographic Note: North at 180 degrees. Additional Places: Crete. Contents Note: Iconography: towns and cities; one ship (galley). Bound in an atlas of twenty-four cartographic items titled: Seekarten von Battista Agnese Anno MDLIV.d.IV.May. The atlas also includes astronomical tables and diagrams. Text in Latin, titles and place names in German outside borders.); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Media ID 38509990
© © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London / Bridgeman Images
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21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Explore the beauty of ancient Crete with our stunning Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse! This exquisite print, 'Map of Creta 1554', is a rare and fascinating glimpse into the past, featuring intricate details and historical significance. Created by Battista Agnese in 1554 on vellum, this piece has been carefully preserved at the National Maritime Museum in London. Bring a touch of history to your home or office with our high-quality prints.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This stunning print captures the intricate details of a Map of Creta from 1554, created by Battista Agnese. The map, measuring 26x40 cm, is displayed on vellum and showcases the island of Crete in all its glory.
Battista Agnese's meticulous craftsmanship is evident in this cartographic masterpiece, with towns and cities meticulously depicted along with a single ship sailing through the waters. The scale of the map is approximately 1:3,000,000 with North oriented at 180 degrees.
Bound within an atlas containing twenty-four cartographic items titled 'Seekarten von Battista Agnese Anno MDLIV.d.IV.May,' this piece also includes astronomical tables and diagrams. Text in Latin accompanies titles and place names in German outside the borders.
The vibrant colors used to bring this map to life add depth and dimension to the historical representation of Crete during the sixteenth century. This work of art not only serves as a geographical reference but also stands as a testament to Agnese's skill as a geographer and artist.
Displayed at the National Maritime Museum in London, UK, this print allows viewers to appreciate the beauty and complexity of cartography from centuries past.
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