
World Map, C1492

by Granger
Title
World Map, C1492
Artist
Granger
Medium
Painting - Painting
Description
WORLD MAP, c1492. World map showing only the Eastern Hemisphere. One of the first maps to depict the Cape of Good Hope, Madagascar and Zanzibar. The distortions in this map made an attempt to reach the East Indies by sailing west seem safer and easier than sailing around Africa. Attributed to Francesco Rosselli, c1492.
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July 25th, 2016
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