Amerigo Vespucci Collection

World map Universalis Cosmographia, 1507. Artist: Waldseemuller, Martin (ca 1472-1520)
World map Universalis Cosmographia, 1507. Found in the collection of the Library of Congress, Washington D. C

Amerigo Vespucci
UIG2623788 Amerigo Vespucci; (add.info.: Engraving of Amerigo Vespucci (1454-1512) Italian explorer, financier, navigator and cartographer. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Amerigo Vespucci
Vespucci (1454-1512) was an Italian explorer, financier, navigator, and cartographer who was born in the Republic of Florence

Amerigo Vespucci's Spaniards battling the Indians of Brazil
Engraving depicting Amerigo Vespucci's Spaniards battling the Indians of Brazil. Amerigo Vespucci (1454-1512) an Italian explorer, financier, navigator and cartographer. Dated 16th Century

Portrait of Amerigo Vespucci Holding a Map
(Original Caption) Amerigo Vespucci (1454-1512), italian navagator and explorer involved in several early voyages to the new world

Engraving Depicting Amerigo Vespucci
(Original Caption) Amerigo Vespucci (1454-1512), Italian Navigator and explorer after whom America was named

Profile Portrait of Amerigo Vespucci Holding a Map
(Original Caption) Amerigo Vespucci (1454-1512), Italian navigator and explorer involved in several early voyages to New World

Portrait of Amerigo Vespucci Holding a Map
Amerigo Vespucci, (1454-1512), was an Italian navigator who explored the Americas extensively and for whom "America" was named after

Illustration of Amerigo Vespucci at Sea
ORIGINAL CAPTION READS: Americus (aka Amerigo) Vespucci of Florence in a marvelous expedition to the West and to the South opened up two parts of the Earth

Illustration of Amerigo Vespucci Using Astrolabe
(Original Caption) Illustration depicting Amerigo Vespucci (1451-1512) using the astrolabe to find the Southern Cross. Colored copper engraving after Stradanus

Amerigo Vespucci Fighting Native Am
(Original Caption) Illustration of Amerigo Vespucci's sailors fighting with Native Americans at the continent. Undated illustration

Portrait of Amerigo Vespucci (1454 - 1512), Italian navigator. Engraving. 1871
AIS5351213 Portrait of Amerigo Vespucci (1454 - 1512), Italian navigator. Engraving. 1871; © Iberfoto

Amerigo Vespucci, from the Crabb's Historical Dictionary pub. 1825 (print)
3555481 Amerigo Vespucci, from the Crabb's Historical Dictionary pub. 1825 (print) by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Amerigo Vespucci, 1454 - 1512, also known as Americus Vespucius)

Amerigo Vespucci
3586010 Amerigo Vespucci; (add.info.: Portrait of Amerigo Vespucci (1454-1512) an Italian explorer, financier, navigator and cartographer. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Amerigo Vespucci
3586022 Amerigo Vespucci; (add.info.: Portrait of Amerigo Vespucci (1454-1512) an Italian explorer, financier, navigator and cartographer. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Amerigo Vespucci, First Half of 16th century. Creator: Torbido, Francesco (1486-1562)
Amerigo Vespucci, First Half of 16th century. Private Collection

Portrait medallion of Amerigo Vespucci (engraving)
7294941 Portrait medallion of Amerigo Vespucci (engraving) by Passe, Crispin I de (c.1565-1637) (after); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid

Great voyages of discovery (colour litho)
5207733 Great voyages of discovery (colour litho) by Girard, Joseph (fl.1930-50); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great voyages of discovery)

Amerigo Vespucci (Americae Retectio), 1591. Creator: Stradanus (Straet, van der)
Amerigo Vespucci (Americae Retectio), 1591. Private Collection

New Inventions of Modern Times [Nova Reperta], The Discovery of America, plate 1, ca. 1600

Americus, (1454-1512), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Americus, (1454-1512), 1830. Amerigo Vespucci (1454-1512) Italian explorer, financier, navigator, and cartographer

Great voyages of the age of exploration
Map of great voyages from 1492 to 1580. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Amerigo Vespucci, 1748. Creator: Rolffsen, Franz Nikolaus (c. 1719-1802)
Amerigo Vespucci, 1748. Private Collection

Portrait of Amerigo Vespucci, 1798. Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of Amerigo Vespucci, 1798. Private Collection

Portrait of Amerigo Vespucci, 1671. Artist: Ogilby, John (1600-1676)
Portrait of Amerigo Vespucci, 1671. Private Collection

Amerigo Vespucci finding the Southern Cross constellation with an astrolabe (Americae Retectio), 1591. Found in the collection of the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Rotterdam

Amerigo Vespucci, (1454-1512), 1912. Artist: Gaetano Grazzini
Amerigo Vespucci (1454-1512), Italian explorer, financier, navigator and cartographer, 1912

Amerigo Vespucci (1471-1512), Italian-born Spanish explorer. Vespucci observing the constellation of the Southern Cross

View of Venice from title page of Amerigo Vespucci " Voyages", 1521

Americus Vesputius, Italian explorer
Americus Vesputius (1454-1512), Italian explorer. On 12th October 1492, Christopher Columbus was the first to reach land to the west of America in the Bahamas

Amerigo Vespucci
A Florentine, Amerigo Vespucci (1454-1512) worked in the Seville branch of the Medici bank

Vespucius off the Americas coast, artwork
Vespucius off the Americas coast. Artwork of the Italian explorer Americus Vespucius (1454-1512) on his ship, off the coast of South America

Americus Vespucius, Italian explorer
Americus Vespucius (1454-1512), Italian explorer. In 1499, Vespucius followed Columbuss tracks to the New World, where he explored the coast of South America

The three masted boat, Amerigo Vespucci from Italy during Armada 2008, Rouen, Normandy, France, Europe

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Amerigo Vespucci: A Pioneer of Exploration and Discovery Amerigo Vespucci, an Italian navigator, played a significant role in the Age of Discoveries. His contributions to cartography and exploration have left an indelible mark on history. In 1507, Martin Waldseemuller created the World map Universalis Cosmographia, which included the name "America" for the first time. This was in honor of Amerigo Vespucci's voyages to the New World. The portrait medallion engraving captures his determined spirit and adventurous nature. Vespucci's great voyages of discovery are depicted in a vibrant color lithograph. These expeditions not only expanded European knowledge but also opened up new trade routes and possibilities for colonization. Stradanus' Americae Retectio (1591) showcases Vespucci's accomplishments as he explores uncharted territories. His tall ship, named after him, became synonymous with adventure and exploration. The Italian navy training ship Amerigo Vespucci continues to sail today, carrying on his legacy by training future generations of sailors. Its majestic presence reminds us of Vespucci's enduring impact on maritime history. An exquisite chromolithograph portrays Amerigo Vespucci himself - a man who dared to venture into the unknown with unwavering determination and curiosity. Inside the Sala del Mappamondo, a fresco immortalizes Amerigo Vespucci surrounded by maps that represent his groundbreaking discoveries. It serves as a testament to his pivotal role in shaping our understanding of geography. Recently discovered black-and-white photographs reveal a stunning fresco found in Florence's Church of Ognissanti depicting scenes from Vasco da Gama's voyage - another testament to how explorers like Amerigo inspired artists throughout history. Gabriel de Vallseca's Portolan Chart from 1439 is evidence that even before Columbus set sail, Vespucci's predecessors were already mapping the world.