Flat Earth Collection

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The Hereford Mappa Mundi of 1280 - Jerusalem is at the center, Europe lower left, Africa lower right. Printed color halftone reproduction 19th century

The edge of the firmament (Flammarion engraving) From L atmosphere. Meteorologie populaire by Camill Artist: Anonymous
The edge of the firmament (Flammarion engraving) From L atmosphere. Meteorologie populaire by Camille Flammarion, 16th-17th centuries. Found in the collection of Zentralbibliothek Zurich

The Babylonian Map of the World, c. 510-c. 500 BC. Artist: Assyrian Art
The Babylonian Map of the World, c. 510-c. 500 BC. Found in the collection of British Museum

Homeric cosmogony. Map of the Earth based on the myths and knowledge of the Ancient Greeks at the time of Homer (1st or 2nd millennium BC)

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Ptolemys map of the world, illustrating a concept of the flat earth. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction

A king holding the world. From a 12th century manuscript
1578435 A king holding the world. From a 12th century manuscript; (add.info.: A king holding the world. From a 12th century manuscript.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The voyage to Cape Blanco from Cape Bojador
1578438 The voyage to Cape Blanco from Cape Bojador; (add.info.: The voyage to Cape Blanco from Cape Bojador. From Fra Mauro's map, 1457.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Africa - from Ceuta to Madeira, the canaries and Cape Bojador
1578437 Africa - from Ceuta to Madeira, the canaries and Cape Bojador; (add.info.: Africa - from Ceuta to Madeira, the canaries and Cape Bojador)

The unrolling of the Clouds:The world as known at the end of the 13th century, 1754 (illustration)
1578424 The unrolling of the Clouds:The world as known at the end of the 13th century, 1754 (illustration); (add.info.: The unrolling of the Clouds)

The world map of Cosmas
1578415 The world map of Cosmas; (add.info.: The world map of Cosmas, 6th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The "Anglo-Saxon" map of the World
1578436 The "Anglo-Saxon" map of the World; (add.info.: The "Anglo-Saxon" map of the World, drawn about 900 A.D.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Sketch of Africa from Fra Mauro's Great Map of the World, 1457
1578440 Sketch of Africa from Fra Mauro's Great Map of the World, 1457; (add.info.: Sketch of Africa from Fra Mauro's Great Map of the World, 1457); Universal History Archive/UIG

A T-map, tenth century
1578434 A T-map, tenth century; (add.info.: A T-map, showing three known continents on a flat earth projection from the 10th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A portion of Africa from Fra Mauro's map
1578439 A portion of Africa from Fra Mauro's map; (add.info.: A portion of Africa from Fra Mauro's map illustrating Cadamosto's voyage beyond Cape Blanco.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A T-map, 13th century
1578433 A T-map, 13th century; (add.info.: A T-map, showing three known continents on a flat earth projection from the 13th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The mountain of Cosmas, causing night and day and the seasons
1578416 The mountain of Cosmas, causing night and day and the seasons; (add.info.: The mountain of Cosmas, causing night and day and the seasons.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A portion of an old Roman map of the world, showing the roads through the empire, rivers
1578407 A portion of an old Roman map of the world, showing the roads through the empire, rivers, mountains and the surrounding seas; (add.info.: A portion of an old Roman map of the world)

The Hereford Mappa Mundi, 1280
1578431 The Hereford Mappa Mundi, 1280; Universal History Archive/UIG

Chonhado (World Map)
3086646 Chonhado (World Map) by Korean school, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Korean traditional map of all under heaven presents a flat world with Korea and China in the centre)

Fantastic Depiction of the Solar System (woodcut) (later colouration)
XCF209212 Fantastic Depiction of the Solar System (woodcut) (later colouration) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

In the flat cattle country in the south western tip of Puerto Rico, 1942. Creator: Jack Delano
In the flat cattle country in the south western tip of Puerto Rico

Miniature from the L Image du Monde by Gossuin de Metz, 13th century. Creator: Anonymous
Miniature from the L Image du Monde by Gossuin de Metz, 13th century. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Celestial spheres, planets and zodiacs. Miniature from the Livre des proprietes des choses, c
Celestial spheres, planets and zodiacs. Miniature from the Livre des proprietes des choses by Bathelemy l Anglais, c. 1480. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

The Northern Celestial Hemisphere, 1515. Creator: Dürer, Albrecht (1471-1528)
The Northern Celestial Hemisphere, 1515. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Cosmos (from the Schedels Chronicle of the World), 1493. Artist: Anonymous
Cosmos (from the Schedels Chronicle of the World), 1493. Found in the collection of Library of the Ruprecht Karl University, Heidelberg

Reconstruction of a medieval conception of the universe, 19th century?
Reconstruction of medieval conception of the universe, 19th century? A flat earth surrounded by the crystalline spheres. A man has broken through the outermost of these

Anglo-Saxon world map, 10th century. A map showing a flat Earth and the ocean that was thought to surround it. From the British Museum

God creating Eve from Adams rib, 1508. Scene from the Bible (Genesis). It illustrates Thales concept of the universe based on the four Greek elements with a flat earth floating on water with air

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Map of the flat earth according to Herodotus, ancient Greek historian. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Map of the world according to ancient Greek geographer Eratosthenes. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction

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World map of the flat earth printed by Beatus Rhenanus Bildaus Rheinau early 1500s - North is left, Mediterranean Sea middle Printed color lithograph reproduction 19th century

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Ptolemys map of the world shown in red, true locations in black. Printed color lithograph 19th century

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Christopher Columbus promoting his ideas before the Council at Salamanca. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Ptolemys world map, circa 150 AD, from the edition of 1472. Color halftone reproduction of the first printed edition of 1472

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"Exploring the Flat Earth: Tracing Ancient Beliefs and Artistic Representations" Intriguingly, ancient civilizations held diverse beliefs about the shape of our planet. From Homeric cosmogony to Babylonian maps, these captivating hints from history shed light on their understanding of the world. One remarkable depiction is the Flammarion engraving, which portrays a person peering beyond the edge of the firmament into an unknown realm. This image, found in "L'atmosphère: Météorologie populaire, " invites us to ponder what lies beyond our familiar skies. The Assyrian Art's Babylonian Map of the World further captivates with its intricate details dating back to 510-500 BC. It showcases how early cultures envisioned landmasses and celestial bodies within a flat framework. Moving forward in time, we encounter Chonhado's World Map revealing a unique perspective on global geography. Its portrayal highlights how different regions were interconnected according to this particular worldview. A fascinating glimpse into Puerto Rico's past can be found in Jack Delano's photograph capturing life in its flat cattle country during 1942. This snapshot transports us back to an era where vast landscapes seemed endless and unexplored. Woodcuts like Fantastic Depiction of the Solar System provide colorful interpretations that blend science and artistry. These imaginative renderings invite contemplation about our place within a seemingly infinite universe. Delving deeper into medieval times, Gossuin de Metz's Miniature from L Image du Monde offers insight into 13th-century perceptions of Earth as a flat entity surrounded by celestial spheres and zodiacs. Such depictions reveal how knowledge was passed down through generations. Albrecht Dürer’s The Northern Celestial Hemisphere adds another layer to this narrative with its meticulous representation of constellations and stars above Earth’s plane—an exquisite fusion of scientific accuracy and artistic finesse.