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Oronce Fines world map, 1531
Oronce Fines world map. Map of the worlds northern and southern hemispheres by the French mathematician and cartographer Oronce Fine (1494-1555). Published in 1531 as A New and Complete Description of the World, this is a double polar cordiform (heart-shaped) projection. It shows an unknown southern continent, Terra Australis, and excludes most of the Americas. The text box names the publisher (Hermannus Venraed), gives Fines Latin name (Orontius Fineus), and mentions the Ancient Greek geographers (Ptolemy, Eudoxus, and Erastothenes), whose accounts Fine had tried to reconcile with the new discoveries being made
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1500s 16th Century Africa African Age Of Discovery Antarctic Arctic Cartographic Cartography Continent Continental Continents French Global Heart Shaped Latin Mediaeval Medieval Middle Ages North Pole Northern Hemisphere Polar Projection Ptolemy South Pole Southern Hemisphere Text World World Wide Writing 1531 Oronce Fine Terra Australis
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This print showcases Oronce Fine's remarkable world map from 1531. Created by the French mathematician and cartographer, this intricate piece titled "A New and Complete Description of the World" offers a unique perspective on Earth's northern and southern hemispheres. The map is presented in a double polar cordiform (heart-shaped) projection, adding an artistic touch to its scientific accuracy. Fine's masterpiece reveals both familiar and unfamiliar elements of our planet. While it accurately depicts Africa, Asia, Europe, and parts of the Arctic region, it intriguingly includes an unknown southern continent called Terra Australis. Notably absent are most of the Americas, highlighting the limited knowledge about these lands during that era. The accompanying text box provides valuable information about this historical artifact. It mentions Hermannus Venraed as the publisher while sharing Fine's Latin name: Orontius Fineus. Additionally, it acknowledges ancient Greek geographers such as Ptolemy, Eudoxus, and Erastothenes whose accounts influenced Fine's work as he sought to reconcile their teachings with new discoveries. This photograph not only captures a significant moment in cartographic history but also serves as a testament to humanity's thirst for knowledge during the Age of Discovery. With its meticulous details and rich symbolism represented through artistry and science alike, this image invites us to reflect upon our ever-evolving understanding of our vast world throughout different periods in time.
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