Americus Vespucius Collection

Amerigo Vespucci (1452-1512) from the Sala del Mappamondo (Hall of the World Maps) (fresco)
IND210244 Amerigo Vespucci (1452-1512) from the Sala del Mappamondo (Hall of the World Maps) (fresco) by Varese, Antonio Giovanni de (16th century); Villa Farnese, Caprarola, Voterbo, Lazio

New Inventions of Modern Times [Nova Reperta], The Discovery of America, plate 1, ca. 1600

Americus, (1454-1512), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Americus, (1454-1512), 1830. Amerigo Vespucci (1454-1512) Italian explorer, financier, navigator, and cartographer. In 1507

Amerigo Vespucci 1454 - 1512, aka Americus Vespucius Italian explorer and cartographer. The continent of America is named after him

Americus Vesputius, Italian explorer
Americus Vesputius (1454-1512), Italian explorer. On 12th October 1492, Christopher Columbus was the first to reach land to the west of America in the Bahamas

Vespucius off the Americas coast, artwork
Vespucius off the Americas coast. Artwork of the Italian explorer Americus Vespucius (1454-1512) on his ship, off the coast of South America

Americus Vespucius, Italian explorer
Americus Vespucius (1454-1512), Italian explorer. In 1499, Vespucius followed Columbuss tracks to the New World, where he explored the coast of South America

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Americus Vespucius, also known as Amerigo Vespucci, was an Italian explorer and cartographer who lived from 1454 to 1512. He played a significant role in the discovery of America and is often credited with giving the continent its name. In the Sala del Mappamondo (Hall of the World Maps) fresco, we see a depiction of Amerigo Vespucci himself. This artwork showcases his contribution to mapping the world during his time. Another representation can be found in "New Inventions of Modern Times [Nova Reperta], The Discovery of America" plate Created around ca. 1600 by Jan Collaert I, this piece highlights Vespucci's journey towards discovering South America. The image titled "Americus" from 1830 portrays him as an enigmatic figure whose legacy continues to captivate us today. Though created by an unknown artist, it serves as a reminder that Vespucci's expeditions were groundbreaking for their time. One cannot discuss Americus Vespucius without mentioning his crucial role in naming the continent after himself. His contributions to exploration and cartography left such a lasting impact that even today, we refer to North and South America collectively as "America. " Francesco Allegrini's engraving based on Giuliano Traballesi's work further emphasizes Amerigo Vespucci's significance in history. It reminds us that he was not only an explorer but also a skilled mapmaker who helped shape our understanding of the world. Vespucci's voyages paved the way for future explorers and opened up new possibilities for trade and colonization across continents. His determination to chart uncharted territories led him off Americas coast - depicted beautifully in one artwork dedicated solely to this momentous occasion. Today, Americus Vespucius remains celebrated as an influential figure whose discoveries forever altered the course of history.