Abraham Cresques' “Catalan Atlas” World Map (1387) |
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| Date: | 1387 |
| Author: | Abraham Cresques |
| Dwnld: | Full Size: 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Source: | Library of Congress |
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Here's the latest installment of Multi-Map Monday.
Famed 14th-Century Jewish cartographer Abraham Cresques produced no other maps that we can trace, conclusively, to his hand; but who needs any other work when you are the author of the amazing Catalan Atlas -- the most famous work of what was much later to be called the Majorcan Style of mapmaking.
The Palma, Majorca [gmap] native not only made some of the most beautiful maps of his day, but also was a watchmaker and maker of seafaring instruments.
To call it beautiful would be an understatement; the craft that went into these works is hard to overstate. For my money, one of the most appealing maps on the entire site.
Edit: Just found some good analysis on the Catalan Atlas on a blog titled Geographer at Large. Was a pleasure reading it, and exciting to come across a new (to me) geog/maps blog. Looking forward to exploring it further.
Dear Sirs,
I would like to download the topomost map of the Catalan Atlas featured at this page:
http://www.bigmapblog.com/2011/cresques-catalan-atlas-world-map-1387/
This map is the one which regards Asia, but it is not available to download, conversely to the other maps.
Could it be possible to have a good resolution jpg of it?
I thank you very much for your help and attention.
Thank you also for the great job with the rest of the Atlas!
This is very much appreciated.
Best regards,
Valerio Acocella