Chart of the Mediterranean. 17th-century chart of the Mediterranean coast and the coast of Portugal and north-west Africa. This is from a portolan atlas (a collection of navigational charts). It was produced either by Italian cartographer Giovanni Battista Cavallini (active 1630-1669),or his son Pietro,or by his workshop. This chart includes 16 wind roses and numerous illustrations including Islamic flags over cities in North Africa and the Middle East,and a depiction of the crucifixion to represent the Holy Land. The lines on the map are rhumb lines,designed to make it easier to steer a straight course. The map dates from 1678 (publication details at left) | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / LIBRARY OF CONGRESS, Geography and Map Division |
Bildgröße: | 6425 px × 3035 px |
Modell-Rechte: | nicht erforderlich |
Eigentums-Rechte: | nicht erforderlich |
Restrictions: | - |