Bohemia

Mercator Gerhard ( 1512 - 1594 ) Duisburg

Published by Artist: Mercator Gerhard ( - 1594 ) Duisburg issued in: Duisburg; - Gerardus Mercator (1512 - 1594) He was a cartographer philosopher and mathematician He is best known for his work in cartography in particular the world map of 1569 based on a new projection which represented sailing courses of constant bearing as straight lines He is renowned to the present day as the cartographer who created a world map based on a new projection which represented sailing courses of constant bearing as straight lines In his own day he was the world's most famous geographer but in addition he had interests in theology philosophy history mathematics and magnetism as well as being an accomplished engraver calligrapher and maker of globes and scientific instru, 1512

Technic: Copper print, colorit: original colored, condition: Restoration at centerfold, size (in cm): 35 x 49 cm cm; - Map shows the whole of Bohemia in the Czech Republic with the cities of Prague, Pilsen, Budweis, Tabor, etc. and two cartouches. Seller Inventory # EUT3471_500

Bibliographic Details

Title: Bohemia
Publisher: Artist: Mercator Gerhard ( - 1594 ) Duisburg issued in: Duisburg; - Gerardus Mercator (1512 - 1594) He was a cartographer philosopher and mathematician He is best known for his work in cartography in particular the world map of 1569 based on a new projection which represented sailing courses of constant bearing as straight lines He is renowned to the present day as the cartographer who created a world map based on a new projection which represented sailing courses of constant bearing as straight lines In his own day he was the world's most famous geographer but in addition he had interests in theology philosophy history mathematics and magnetism as well as being an accomplished engraver calligrapher and maker of globes and scientific instru
Publication Date: 1512