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Magellans route, 16th century map
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Magellans route, 16th century map
Magellans route around the world, in a 1544 copy of the Agnese Atlas. Magellans route is shown as a dark line. Ferdinand Magellan (c.1480-1521) set sail from Seville, Spain, in August 1519 with five ships. He sailed south and west around the tip of South America and then sailed for 100 days across the Pacific. Magellan died in the Philippines, and only a single ship completed the circumnavigation, returning to Spain in September 1522. The lighter line shows a route across the Atlantic from Spain to Central America and then to Peru. Twelve wind cherubs are also shown. This atlas was produced in Venice by Italian mapmaker Battista Agnese. The US Library of Congress acquired this edition in 1943
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This print showcases Magellan's route, a significant 16th-century map that depicts his groundbreaking journey around the world. In this particular 1544 copy of the Agnese Atlas, Magellan's route is represented by a dark line, tracing his remarkable expedition. Ferdinand Magellan, an intrepid explorer born around 1480, embarked on this audacious voyage from Seville, Spain in August 1519 with five ships. He navigated south and westward around the tip of South America before embarking on a daunting 100-day crossing of the Pacific Ocean. Tragically, Magellan met his demise in the Philippines; however, one ship managed to complete the circumnavigation and returned to Spain in September 1522. The lighter line depicted on the map illustrates another route across the Atlantic from Spain to Central America and then onwards to Peru. The Agnese Atlas was meticulously crafted by Italian mapmaker Battista Agnese and produced in Venice during this era of great exploration and discovery. This edition was acquired by the US Library of Congress in 1943 as part of their extensive collection. This extraordinary artwork not only provides historical insight into Magellan's pioneering navigation but also offers a glimpse into ancient cartography techniques. It serves as a testament to human curiosity and determination during an age when much of our planet remained uncharted territory.
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