Mappa Mundi Collection (page 44)

1606, Mercator Map of Holland, The Netherlands, topography, cartography, geography
1606, Mercator Map of Holland, The Netherlands

1630, Blaeu Map of Capitanata, Foggia, Italy, topography, cartography, geography
1630, Blaeu Map of Capitanata, Foggia, Italy

1606, Mercator Hondius Map of the Arctic, First Map of the North Pole, topography
1606, Mercator Hondius Map of the Arctic, First Map of the North Pole

1579, Ortelius Map of Portugal, Porvgalliae, Abraham Ortelius, also Orthellius, 1527 - 1598, Flemish, Netherlandish cartographer and geographer

1584, Ortelius Map of Crete, Candia and 10 Greek Islands, Abraham Ortelius, also Orthellius, 1527 - 1598, Flemish, Netherlandish cartographer and geographer

1597, Ptolemy, Magini, Keschedt Map of Pakistan, Iran and Afghanistan, topography
1597, Ptolemy, Magini, Keschedt Map of Pakistan, Iran and Afghanistan

1574, Ruscelli Map of Russia, Muscovy and Ukraine, topography, cartography, geography
1574, Ruscelli Map of Russia, Muscovy and Ukraine

1579, Ortelius Map of Calais and Vermandois, France and Vicinity, Abraham Ortelius, also Orthellius, 1527 - 1598, Flemish, Netherlandish cartographer and geographer

FIRST PRINTED MAP, 1472. The first printed map, 1472, with accompanying printed text from St. Isidore of Sevilles explanation of the world, originally written in the late 6th century

PTOLEMAIC WORLD MAP, 1493. Ptolemaic world map, including depictions of Noahs sons, Japhet, Shem and Ham, progenitors of the human race in Judeo-Christian tradition

MAP OF THE WORLD, 950. A map of the world, centering on Jerusalem, showing Adam and Eve. Spanish manuscript illumination from Commentary on the Apocalypse, c950

DURER: GLOBE, c1512-1515. The Eastern Hemisphere (left) of the Terrestrial Globe (Mappa mundi). Woodcut, c1512-1515, by Albrecht Durer for the Viennese cartographer Johannes Stabius

ROME: MAP, c1280. Detail of Rome from the mappa mundi at Hereford Cathedral in England

WORLD MAP, 1570. By Abraham Ortelius

Mappa Mundi, detail representing Venice by Sallustio, 14th Century
Cartography, 14th century. Mappa Mundi, Medieval world map in De Bello Jugurthino by Sallustio, Venice, end of 14th century

Mappa Mundi, created in England or France, ink on parchment, circa 1191-1218
Cartography, 12th-13th century. Mappa Mundi, Medieval map of Vercelli. Created in England or France, 1191-1218. Ink on parchment. 84 x 70-72 cm

WORLD MAP, 8TH CENTURY. Line engraving, 19th century

PTOLEMAIC WORLD MAP, 1493. Ptolemaic world map, including depictions of Noahs sons, Japhet, Shem and Ham, progenitors of the human race in Judeo-Christian tradition

Mappa Mundi by La Cosa in 1500. This map, the first to show America, was created in 1500 by the Spanish sailor Juan de La Cosa

Africa, from Fra Mauros world map, 1457
Africa, from Fra Mauros Great Map of the World, 1457. Fra Mauro was a 15th century Italian monk and cartographer. In producing this map, which has been inverted from the original to put north at top

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The Hereford Mappa Mundi, created by Richard de Bello in 1285, is a fascinating depiction of the world during that time. This intricate map showcases various regions and landmarks with remarkable detail. Moving forward to 1768, James Craig's Map of New Town in Edinburgh provides an early glimpse into the topography of this Scottish city. The Anglo-Saxon 10th century world map offers insight into how our ancestors perceived the world around them. Fast forward to the Catalan Atlas from the 14th century, which presents a comprehensive view of Europe, Africa, and Asia. Delisle's Map of Southern Ancient Greece in 1794 highlights Greek Isles and Crete with meticulous attention to topography. Intriguingly, an 1886 Telescopic View and Map of the Moon takes us beyond Earth's boundaries as it explores lunar cartography and geography. The Cottonian or Anglo-Saxon World Map from the 11th century demonstrates how medieval Europeans envisioned their place within a vast cosmos. Moving on to Sawley or Enrico di Magonza's Mappa Mundi from the 12th century, we encounter an exquisite piece crafted using ink and colors on parchment. Visscher's Map of North America and South America in 1658 captures both continents' diverse landscapes through detailed cartography. Lastly, Colton's Map of Scandinavia in 1855 provides valuable insights into Norway, Sweden, Finland while showcasing their unique topographical features. These maps offer glimpses into different eras throughout history when people sought to understand our planet better through artful representations known as mappa mundi - truly captivating windows into our past.