Planisphere Collection

Fra Mauro map (1460). The Fra Mauro Map orientation (South at the top). is considered
Fra Mauro map (1460). The Fra Mauro Map orientation (South at the top).is considered the greatest memorial of medieval cartography. by the Venetian monk Fra Mauro

Constellation map. On the left side, the northern
" Constellation map. On the left side, the northern constellations and on the right side, the southern constellations

Durers Celestial Globe, 1515. This shows the northern hemisphere, and was prepared in conjunction with the astronomer Stabius

Atlas 1587: Orbis Terrae Compendiosa Descriptio de Rumold Mercator (1546 / 48-1599), third son of Gerhard Kremer
GIA4699208 Atlas 1587: Orbis Terrae Compendiosa Descriptio de Rumold Mercator (1546/48-1599), third son of Gerhard Kremer, known as Gerardus Mercator

Map of Ptolemy published in 1482
GIA4812936 Map of Ptolemy published in 1482. by Unknown Artist, (15th century); Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan, Italy; (add.info.: Map of Ptolemy published in 1482.); eGiancarlo Costa; out of copyright

Planisphere - by G.B. Agnese, 15th century
GIA5036361 Planisphere - by G.B. Agnese, 15th century.; (add.info.: Planisphere - by G.B. Agnese, 15th century.); © Giancarlo Costa.

Handwritten map of the world as it was known in the 13th century. Mount Sinai is indicated at the top right and in red
GIA5034616 Handwritten map of the world as it was known in the 13th century. Mount Sinai is indicated at the top right and in red. Olympus down and left

World map of Claudius Ptolemaeus (Claude Ptolemee, 90-168 ap JC), Greek astronomer and astrologer (in red)
NWI4852574 World map of Claudius Ptolemaeus (Claude Ptolemee, 90-168 ap JC), Greek astronomer and astrologer (in red), contrasted with the real positions of cities and countries (in black)

Diagram of the globe of 1492 by Martin Behaim (1459-1506), just before the discovery of America
NWI4851739 Diagram of the globe of 1492 by Martin Behaim (1459-1506), just before the discovery of America, which therefore does not appear on the reve

COSA, Juan de la (1460-1510). Cartographer. Chart by Juan de la Cosa (1500). SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY)
CUL4877189 COSA, Juan de la (1460-1510). Cartographer. Chart by Juan de la Cosa (1500). SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid. Navy Museum; (add.info.: COSA, Juan de la (1460-1510)

World map of a flat earth, printed by Beatus Rhenanus (Bild aus Rheinau), early 1500 s
NWI4901273 World map of a flat earth, printed by Beatus Rhenanus (Bild aus Rheinau), early 1500 s.; (add.info.: World map of a flat earth, printed by Beatus Rhenanus (Bild aus Rheinau)

Meteorology, World Isothermal Lines. In "Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by Mr
JAB5036768 Meteorology, World Isothermal Lines. In "Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by Mr. Charles D'Orbigny, 1841-1849.; (add.info.: Meteorology)

Portulan of the Mediterranean Sea and its coasts (Africa, Barbary, Europe, Middle East)
JEB4874759 Portulan of the Mediterranean Sea and its coasts (Africa, Barbary, Europe, Middle East). Nautical chart by Joan Oliva on parchment, 1593 preserved at the Municipal Library of Marseille

Theory of Round Earth: Map of the world drawn up from the discoveries of Christopher Columbus (1451-1506)
NWI4848339 Theory of Round Earth: Map of the world drawn up from the discoveries of Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) and Vasco Nunez de Balboa

Atmosphere and Seas circulation. In "Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by Mr
JAB5036770 Atmosphere and Seas circulation. In "Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by Mr. Charles D'Orbigny, 1841-1849.; (add.info.: Atmosphere and Seas circulation)

Earth as we imagined it in Antiquity. North and Europe are on the left. The East is represented at the top
GIA5036364 Earth as we imagined it in Antiquity. North and Europe are on the left. The East is represented at the top, that is Asia and at the bottom right is Africa

Map of Fra Mauro, 1457 - 1459. From the book Life of Christopher Columbus by Clements R. Markham published 1892
2915315 Map of Fra Mauro, 1457 - 1459. From the book Life of Christopher Columbus by Clements R. Markham published 1892.; Photo © Hilary Morgan.

Celestial planisphere: northern hemisphere, c1880 (print)
2526580 Celestial planisphere: northern hemisphere, c1880 (print) by Cellarius, Andreas (c.1596-1665) (after); (add.info.: Science. Astronomy. Celestial planisphere: northern hemisphere)

Geography map: world map representing the southern hemisphere and the boreal hemisphere. 17th or 18th century
VEN5030300 Geography map: world map representing the southern hemisphere and the boreal hemisphere. 17th or 18th century. Biblioteca Angelica

Geographic map of the new world made by a geographer in 1540. Colouring engraving of the 19th century
NWI4848357 Geographic map of the new world made by a geographer in 1540. Colouring engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Geographic map of the new world made by a geographer in 1540)

World map depicting the flat earth by Greek historian Herodote (484 or 482-425 BC)
NWI4848152 World map depicting the flat earth by Greek historian Herodote (484 or 482-425 BC). Colourful engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info)

World map of Claude Ptolemee (Claudius Ptolemaeus, 90-168) illustrating the flat earth
NWI4846095 World map of Claude Ptolemee (Claudius Ptolemaeus, 90-168) illustrating the flat earth. Colourful engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info)

Map by Claude Ptolemee (Claudius Ptolemaeus, 90-168) showing the flat land without the American continent
NWI4846822 Map by Claude Ptolemee (Claudius Ptolemaeus, 90-168) showing the flat land without the American continent, north and south poles, around 150

Map of the Atlantic with the coasts of the New World made by the navigator of the expedition of Christopher Columbus
NWI4846249 Map of the Atlantic with the coasts of the New World made by the navigator of the expedition of Christopher Columbus, Juan de la Cosa (1460-1510), in 1500

Ptolemaeus Map A.D. 150. From the book Life of Christopher Columbus by Clements R. Markham published 1892
2915322 Ptolemaeus Map A.D. 150. From the book Life of Christopher Columbus by Clements R. Markham published 1892.; Photo © Hilary Morgan.

Carte du monde (mappemonde) de 1763, reproduction supposee de la carte de l'eunuque chinois et explorateur maritime
UIG5426399 Carte du monde (mappemonde) de 1763, reproduction supposee de la carte de l'eunuque chinois et explorateur maritime Zheng He (Zheng-He ou Cheng Ho) (1371-1433)

Planesphaeri Coelestis Hemisphaerium Meridionale, 1700 (coloured print)
7340115 Planesphaeri Coelestis Hemisphaerium Meridionale, 1700 (coloured print) by Allard, Carel (c.1648-1709); 63x55 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

'Planesphaerii Coelestis Hemisphaerium Septentrionale', 1700 (coloured print)
7340113 'Planesphaerii Coelestis Hemisphaerium Septentrionale', 1700 (coloured print) by Allard, Carel (c.1648-1709); 63x55 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

A planisphere printed in white on a dark blue background, c.1900 (cardboard, gilt)
7339847 A planisphere printed in white on a dark blue background, c.1900 (cardboard, gilt) by Jaubert, Leon (19th century); 73x69x3.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Earth globe represented in a 15th century atlas
GIA5033431 Earth globe represented in a 15th century atlas.; (add.info.: Earth globe represented in a 15th century atlas.); © Giancarlo Costa.

Representation du monde selon Claude Ptoleme (Claudius Ptolemaeus (vers 100-170)
AIS5331520 Representation du monde selon Claude Ptoleme (Claudius Ptolemaeus (vers 100-170). Gravure extraite de "Atlas Coelestis seu Harmonia Macrocosmica" (1661)

World map based on the vision of the Greek geographer Eratosthene (276-194 BC). Colouring engraving of the 19th century
NWI4851714 World map based on the vision of the Greek geographer Eratosthene (276-194 BC). Colouring engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info)

Portulan showing the journey of Magellan's voyage. 16th century
GIA5033448 Portulan showing the journey of Magellan's voyage. 16th century.; © Giancarlo Costa.

The diagram of the globe of 1492 by Martin Behaim (1459-1507, German cartographer and navigator)
NWI4846980 The diagram of the globe of 1492 by Martin Behaim (1459-1507, German cartographer and navigator), describing the totality of the world, without the New World (American continent)

Planisphere by Diego Ribero o Diogo Ribeiro, a Portuguese cartographer, in 1529
3600112 Planisphere by Diego Ribero o Diogo Ribeiro, a Portuguese cartographer, in 1529; Biblioteca Apostolica Vaticana, Vatican City; (add.info.: Planisphere by Diego Ribero o Diogo Ribeiro)

Map of the clothing of the world's inhabitants. Completely naked (red), wearing animal skins (brown)
FLO4703343 Map of the clothing of the world's inhabitants. Completely naked (red), wearing animal skins (brown), clothed in wool (gold)

Reproduction of the T-map of Hereford, Late 13th Century World Map (Hereford Mappa Mundi facsimile, 1285 ca)
ELD4918735 Reproduction of the T-map of Hereford, Late 13th Century World Map (Hereford Mappa Mundi facsimile, 1285 ca). 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive.

Astronomic observatory in Germany 18th century, c1880 (engraving)
2526589 Astronomic observatory in Germany 18th century, c1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Science. Astronomy. Astronomic observatory in Germany, XVIIIth cent)

Solar system according to Claudius Ptolemy, 1660 (engraving)
2526586 Solar system according to Claudius Ptolemy, 1660 (engraving) by Cellarius, Andreas (c.1596-1665); (add.info.: Science. Astronomy. Solar system according to Claudius Ptolemy)

Martin Behaim´s Globe, 1492. From the book Life of Christopher Columbus by Clements R. Markham published 1892
2915312 Martin Behaim´s Globe, 1492. From the book Life of Christopher Columbus by Clements R. Markham published 1892.; Photo © Hilary Morgan.

COSA, Juan de la (1460-1510). Cartographer. Chart by Juan de la Cosa (1500). SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY)
CUL4869240 COSA, Juan de la (1460-1510). Cartographer. Chart by Juan de la Cosa (1500). SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid. Navy Museum; (add.info.: COSA, Juan de la (1460-1510)

The Dauphin Map of the World, (1546), 1912. Artist: Pierre Desceliers
The Dauphin Map of the World, 1546. After Pierre Desceliers, (c1500-1558) Planisphere which is sometimes refered to as the Dauphin Map. The map was created for King Henri II of France (1519-1559)

Universal hydrographic map. Manuscript by Jean Guerard, French geographer. 1734. paris, B. N
JLJ4592059 Universal hydrographic map. Manuscript by Jean Guerard, French geographer. 1734. paris, B.N. by Guerard, Jean (active 1612-1634); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Representation of the Universe as the model of Copernicus, 1661 (engraving)
CUL4930365 Representation of the Universe as the model of Copernicus, 1661 (engraving) by Cellarius, Andreas (c.1596-1665); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid

The World, 1482 (engraving)
3787416 The World, 1482 (engraving); (add.info.: The World - map engraved by Johannes Schnitzer de Armssheim, cartographer of Ptolemys Geography, 1482)

World Map Hall, Farnese Palace, 1515-34 (photo)
BEN5467088 World Map Hall, Farnese Palace, 1515-34 (photo) by Varese, Antonio Giovanni de (16th century); Photo © Raffaello Bencini

The land of Cocagne, ideal and imaginary country, 19th century (epinal print)
ELD4836011 The land of Cocagne, ideal and imaginary country, 19th century (epinal print) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The land of Cocagne)

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A planisphere is a fascinating tool that has been used throughout history to map and navigate the world. One notable example is the Fra Mauro map, created in 1460 by Italian cartographer Fra Mauro. What makes this map unique is its orientation, with South at the top instead of North. Another captivating depiction of celestial bodies can be found on Durer's Celestial Globe from 1515. This intricate globe showcases various constellations and their positions in the night sky. On the left side, we have a constellation map highlighting the northern hemisphere. Moving forward in time, we encounter Gerardus Mercator's Atlas from 1587. This comprehensive description of Earth provides valuable insights into geographical knowledge during that era. It was created by Rumold Mercator, Gerardus' son. Ptolemy's Map published in 1482 also deserves mention as it laid down significant foundations for cartography and geography. Its accuracy and attention to detail were highly regarded during Ptolemy's time. Jean Guerard, a French geographer, contributed to our understanding of hydrography with his Universal Hydrographic Map manuscript from 1734. This detailed work showcased water bodies around the world and played an essential role in maritime navigation. The Dauphin Map of the World from 1546 by Pierre Desceliers stands out due to its artistic beauty and precision. Created almost four centuries before modern technology allowed for accurate mapping techniques, this masterpiece demonstrates remarkable skill and craftsmanship. In contrast to these historical representations, Copernicus' model of the universe depicted in a 1661 engraving offers insight into how scientific advancements influenced our perception of space over time. Lastly, let us not forget about Farnese Palace's World Map Hall dating back to 1515-34; it serves as a testament to humanity's continuous quest for knowledge about our planet through cartography.