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Tabula Europae IX
| Article ID | EUO2681 |
| Artist | Magini (1555-1617) |
| Giovanni Antonio Magini was an Italian astronomer and mathematician. In 1592 he published De Planis Triangulis, where he described the use of the quadrants. In 1607 he published the astrological work De astrologica ratione. Magini also created an atlas of Italy (Atlante geografico d'Italia), which, however, was not published by his son until 1620. In 1935 the lunar crater Maginus was named after him. | |
| Title | Tabula Europae IX |
| Year | ca. 1596 |
| Description | Map shows in trapezoid total eastern Europe with Romania, Dalmatia, Bulgaria, Makedonia and partly Turkey. |
| One definition describes Eastern Europe as a cultural entity: the region lying in Europe with the main characteristics consisting of Greek, Byzantine, Eastern Orthodox, Russian, and some Ottoman culture influences. Ancient kingdoms of the region included Orontid Armenia Albania, Colchis and Iberia. These kingdoms were either from the start, or later on incorporated into various Iranian empires, including the Achaemenid Persian, Parthian, and Sassanid Persian Empires. Parts of the Balkans and more northern areas were ruled by the Achaemenid Persians as well, including Thrace, Paeonia, Macedon, and most of the Black Sea coastal regions of Romania, Ukraine, and Russia. | |
| Place of Publication | Venice |
| Dimensions (cm) | 13 x 16,5 |
| Condition | Very good |
| Coloring | original colored |
| Technique | Copper print |
Reproduction:
22.50 €
( A reproduction can be ordered individually on request. )