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Demostratio Artis Geometricae Ex Multis Voluminibus Digestum
Demostratio Artis Geometricae Ex Multis Voluminibus Digestum. Schematic map of the Iberian Peninsula. 11th century. Depicts the Iberian Peninsula in a pentagon invested. Manuscript of the Monastery of Ripoll, 106, fol. 82r. Archive of the Crown of Aragon. Barcelona. Spain
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11th Ampurias Aragon Artis Barcelona Carthage Cartography Depicting Folio Iberian Initial Inverted Lines Manuscript Mapping Miscellany Monastery Narbonne Peninsula Pentagon Representation Ripoll Romanesque Schematic Pentagram Schema
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This image, titled "Demostratio Artis Geometricae Ex Multis Voluminibus Digestum," is a schematic map of the Iberian Peninsula, dating back to the 11th century. The map, found in the Monastery of Ripoll's manuscript (106, fol. 82r), is now preserved in the Archive of the Crown of Aragon in Barcelona, Spain. The map depicts the Iberian Peninsula enclosed within a pentagon, which may represent the five realms of the Iberian kingdoms during that period. The intricate lines and geometric shapes create an inverted pentagram, or a star known as a terrachona, in the center of the map. This symbol, which is also referred to as a pentagram, was commonly used during the Middle Ages for its protective and sacred properties. The map also includes various cities and landmarks, such as Amurias, Barchinone, Bracaram, and Ierunda, among others. Some of these names are still recognizable today, while others have been lost to history. The presence of a fish, possibly a gadis or a carp, in the lower right corner of the map may represent the importance of fishing in the region's economy during that time. This illustration is a remarkable example of medieval cartography and the intricate detail found in the manuscripts of the period. It showcases the advanced knowledge and understanding of geography during the Middle Ages, as well as the artistic and literary traditions of the time. The map's schematic representation of the Iberian Peninsula offers a fascinating glimpse into the past and the rich history of the region.
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