Planisphere Suivant la Projection de Mercator

Article ID W0312

Title

Planisphere Suivant la Projection de Mercator

The map shows the entire world with travel and trade routes in the Atlantic, Indian Ocean, North and South Pacific.The Mercator projection, introduced by Gerardus Mercator in 1569, is a cylindrical map projection developed for navigation. It preserves angles and the shapes of small objects, which made it extremely useful for sailors.

Year

ca. 1760

Artist

Bonne

Place of Publication Paris
Dimensions (cm)21,5 x 32 cm
ConditionPerfect condition
Coloringcolored
TechniqueCopper print

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51.00 €

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