Black Sea Collection

Al-Idrisis world map, 1154
Al-Idrisis world map. This world map, known as the Tabula Rogeriana, dates from 1154, and is orientated with North at bottom

Slanchev Bryag (Sunny Beach), between Varna and Burgas, Black Sea Coast, Bulgaria, Europe

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Map of the empire of Alexander the Great in 323 BC. Printed color lithograph of a 19th-century illustration

Beach scene, Sunny Beach, Black Sea coast, Bulgaria, Europe

Old town and fishing harbour, Nesebur (Nessebar), Black Sea coast, Bulgaria, Europe

The Charge of the Light Brigade during the Battle of Balaclava, 1854. Artist: Hayes
The Charge of the Light Brigade during the Battle of Balaclava, 1854. From a private collection

Topographic map of Europe, lithograph, published in 1897
Topographic map of Europe. Lithograph, published in 1897

Dynasties in the time of the Buwayids, circa 932 A. D. c1915. Creator: Emery Walker Ltd
Dynasties in the time of the Buwayids, circa 932 A.D. c1915. Map of civilisations in the Middle East during the 10th century: Byzantine, Buwayid Kingdom, Abbasid Caliphate, Kingdom of the Ikhshids

Balkan Peninsula in 1878, lithograph
Ancient map Balkan. The political classification of the Balkan Peninsula after the Treaty of Berlin in 1878. Lithograph, published in 1878

Byzantine and Crusaders v. Seljuks, circa 1130 A. D. c1915. Creator: Emery Walker Ltd
Byzantine and Crusaders v. Seljuks, circa 1130 A.D. c1915. Map of civilisations in the Middle East during the 12th century: Byzantine, other Christian states, Abbasid Caliphate, Seljuks, Fatimids

Ottoman Empire, lithograph, published in 1878
Ancient map of Ottoman Empire. Lithograph, published in 1878

Antique map of the Black Sea and surrounding lands

Historic map of Russia
Illustration of a historic map of Russia

Russia, Caucasus Mountains, Sochi Area, Krasnaya Polyana, Carousel Mountain, mountain landscape, summer

A boat ride along the coastline in the black sea to Varna

Antique map of Asia Minor

Russia, Black Sea Coast, Sochi, Arboretum Park, staircase by the Nadezhda Dacha summer house

Asia. Computer artwork, based on a satellite image, of Asia. North is at top. Water is blue, vegetation is green and desert is yellow

Nesebar, Black Sea Coast, Bulgaria, Europe

Map illustrating the Brest-Litovsk Treaties, First World War, c1918, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Map illustrating the Brest-Litovsk Treaties, First World War, c1918, (c1920). Pink: Areas taken by Germany ; dark blue: Nationalities of self-determination ; light blue

Mediterranean, Black Sea and the North East Atlantic, 1548 (vellum)
7340478 Mediterranean, Black Sea and the North East Atlantic, 1548 (vellum) by Maggiolo, Jacopo Vesconte (1475-1549/61); 79x118 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Chart of the Black Sea, c.1600 (manuscript)
7339792 Chart of the Black Sea, c.1600 (manuscript) by Unknown Artist, (17th century); 47x35 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: unknown Bound in an atlas of six charts)

Geography: portulan of the Mediterranean and Black Seas (author Gabriele?) , 1449. Archivio di Stato di Florence
BEN5464243 Geography: portulan of the Mediterranean and Black Seas (author Gabriele?) , 1449. Archivio di Stato di Florence.; Photo © Raffaello Bencini.

Costumes of the Cossacks 1,2, Chernomorets Cossack 5, Ural Cossack 6, Albanian 12 and Black Sea Cossack 13
FLO4624783 Costumes of the Cossacks 1,2, Chernomorets Cossack 5, Ural Cossack 6, Albanian 12 and Black Sea Cossack 13. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giarre

Coastal scene 1840, by Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky (1817 -1900) Russian Romantic painter who is considered one of
5305373 Coastal scene 1840, by Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky (1817 -1900) Russian Romantic painter who is considered one of the greatest masters of marine art; (add.info.: Coastal scene 1840)

Chart of the Atlantic Ocean, with the British, French & Spanish settlements in North America and the West Indies
7295390 Chart of the Atlantic Ocean, with the British, French & Spanish settlements in North America and the West Indies, 1753 (engraving) by Jefferys

Representation of Saint John Chrysostom (344/354-407), exiled in 407, by order of Emperor Flavius Arcadius a Pithyos
ELD4912551 Representation of Saint John Chrysostom (344/354-407), exiled in 407, by order of Emperor Flavius Arcadius a Pithyos (Pitsounda), on the Black Sea, at the edge of the empire

Turkey, Bosphorus, waterway between the Black Sea and Sea of Marmara, c.1840 (engraving)
UTD4918564 Turkey, Bosphorus, waterway between the Black Sea and Sea of Marmara, c.1840 (engraving); (add.info.: Turkey, Bosphorus, waterway between the Black Sea and Sea of Marmara)

Chart of the Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean and Black Sea, c.1535 (vellum, paper)
7342734 Chart of the Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean and Black Sea, c.1535 (vellum, paper) by Reinel, Pedro (fl.c.1519); 42.8x64.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Plans in the Black Sea, 1904 (paper)
7342553 Plans in the Black Sea, 1904 (paper) by British School, (20th century) ; 30.1x40.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: British Admiralty; Malby & Sons; Sir C.A)

Fall of Sevastopol, Crimean War (litho)
8664026 Fall of Sevastopol, Crimean War (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fall of Sevastopol, Crimean War, 1855)

European river trade routes in early antiquity (litho)
8663874 European river trade routes in early antiquity (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Probable European river trade routes in early antiquity)

Chart of Mediterranean, Black and Caspian Seas, c.1620 (manuscript)
7339783 Chart of Mediterranean, Black and Caspian Seas, c.1620 (manuscript) by Unknown Artist, (17th century); 41x60 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Chart of Black Sea, 1554 (vellum)
7339645 Chart of Black Sea, 1554 (vellum) by Agnese, Battista (c.1500-64); 26x40 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Johan B. Agnese 'Die Tartareioda')

Mediterranean and Black Seas 1546, 1546 (Vellum)
7340469 Mediterranean and Black Seas 1546, 1546 (Vellum) by Maggiolo, Jacopo Vesconte (1475-1549/61); 47x72 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Maggiolo)

Balaklava Bay, Black Sea, surveyed by Commander Spratt of HMSV 'Spitfire', 1854 (engraving)
7339552 Balaklava Bay, Black Sea, surveyed by Commander Spratt of HMSV 'Spitfire', 1854 (engraving) by Spratt, Thomas (fl.1854); 80x60 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Black Sea, chart of the South-West Coast of the Krimea from Cape Aia to Alma Bay. By the officers of H.M.S.V
7339542 Black Sea, chart of the South-West Coast of the Krimea from Cape Aia to Alma Bay. By the officers of H.M.S.V. Spitfire

Black Sea Sevastopol Harbour from the Russian Survey of 1836, 1853 (print)
7339521 Black Sea Sevastopol Harbour from the Russian Survey of 1836, 1853 (print) by British School, (19th century); 26x52.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: British School)

Map of the Earth according to Herodotus (engraving)
8635073 Map of the Earth according to Herodotus (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Chart of Moscow and the Black Sea, 1554 (vellum)
7339650 Chart of Moscow and the Black Sea, 1554 (vellum) by Agnese, Battista (c.1500-64); 26x40 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Johan B)

View of Oczakow (Turkey), at the mouth of the Dnieper River, on the Black Sea
MMM5482386 View of Oczakow (Turkey), at the mouth of the Dnieper River, on the Black Sea, site of the battle between the Russians and the Turks, on October 12, 1787

Chart of Mediterranean Sea, with part of the Black Sea, 1626 (vellum)
7340473 Chart of Mediterranean Sea, with part of the Black Sea, 1626 (vellum) by Oliva, Placido Caloiro e (c.1621-65); 68x43 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Allegory of the British Empire as the Colossus of Rhodes, 19th century
CUL4940269 Allegory of the British Empire as the Colossus of Rhodes, 19th century; (add.info.: Il Colosso di Rodi. Allegory of the British Empire as the 'Colossus of Rhodes" monitoring)

First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing the capture of the dardanelles by the French army, 1915
LUX4742817 First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing the capture of the dardanelles by the French army, 1915; (add.info.: First World War - War 14-18 (1914-1918) - World War I (WWI or WW1)

Constanta, March 2024
Marius Cinteza

Map of the Earth according to Homer (engraving)
8635074 Map of the Earth according to Homer (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of the Earth according to the ancient Greek poet Homer)

Map of Turkey in 1914 (litho)
8661161 Map of Turkey in 1914 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of Turkey in 1914)

Chart of the Mediterrean, Black and Caspian Seas, c.1600 (manuscript)
7339791 Chart of the Mediterrean, Black and Caspian Seas, c.1600 (manuscript) by Unknown Artist, (17th century); 47x35 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

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"The Enigmatic Black Sea: A Tapestry of History, Beauty, and Adventure" Journey back in time to the year 1154 with Al-Idrisi's world map, where the vast expanse of the Black Sea first graced cartographic records. Fast forward to a sunny beach scene along Bulgaria's picturesque Black Sea coast – an idyllic paradise known as Sunny Beach. Here, golden sands meet azure waters under a radiant sun. As you explore Slanchev Bryag (Sunny Beach), nestled between Varna and Burgas, you'll discover a vibrant tapestry of European charm. The old town and fishing harbor of Nesebur (Nessebar) beckon with their timeless allure along this captivating coastline. Delve deeper into history as dynasties rise and fall during the era of Buwayids around 932 A. D. , depicted by Emery Walker Ltd. 's evocative creation. Witness courage amidst chaos through Hayes' artistic rendition capturing "The Charge of the Light Brigade" during the Battle of Balaclava in 1854. A topographic map from 1897 unveils Europe's intricate landscape, showcasing how the Balkan Peninsula stood at that momentous time in 1878 through a lithograph. Byzantine empires clash with Crusaders against Seljuks circa 1130 A. D. , immortalized once again by Emery Walker Ltd. 's artistry. Marvel at an Ottoman Empire brought to life through another lithograph published in 1878 – its grandeur stretching across lands surrounding the enigmatic Black Sea. And finally, lose yourself within an antique map depicting not only this sea but also its neighboring territories throughout centuries past. The Black Sea is more than just shimmering waters; it is a testament to humanity's enduring spirit and resilience throughout ages marked by conquests, trade routes, cultural exchanges, and breathtaking landscapes that continue to captivate explorers to this day.