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Gerard Mercator Art

Flemish, German, 1512-1594
Gerard Mercator (1512-1594) was one of the most famous cartographers of the 16th century and, in fact, of all time. Mercator was known for his strict adherence to scientific methods of the day. He was responsible for advancing the technology of map making. For example his method of representing land masses in a cylindrical projection with north up and south down, first described in 1569, became the standard map projection for navigation. It is still referred to as The Mercator projection.
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Artist: Gerard Mercator
Northern Scotland: 16th Century Hand-colored Map by Mercator
Northern Scotland: 16th Century Hand-colored Map by Mercator

Northern Scotland: 16th Century Hand-colored Map by Mercator

By Gerard Mercator

Located in Alamo, CA

This is a framed hand-colored 16th century map of Northern Scotland by Gerard Mercator entitled "Scotiae pars Septentrionalis", published in Amsterdam in 1636. It is a highly detailed map of the northern part of Scotland, with the northwest Highlands and the cities Inverness and Aberdeen, as well as the Orkney Islands and the Hebrides. There is a decorative title cartouche in the upper left corner. The map is presented in an antiqued brown wood...

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16th Century Other Art Style Gerard Mercator Art

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Engraving

Northern Scotland: 17th Century Hand-colored Map by Mercator
Northern Scotland: 17th Century Hand-colored Map by Mercator

Northern Scotland: 17th Century Hand-colored Map by Mercator

By Gerard Mercator

Located in Alamo, CA

This is a framed hand-colored 17th century map of Northern Scotland by Gerard Mercator entitled "Scotiae pars Septentrionalis", published in Amsterdam in 1636. It is a highly detailed map of the northern part of Scotland, with the northwest Highlands and the cities Inverness and Aberdeen, as well as the Orkney Islands and the Hebrides. There is a decorative title cartouche in the upper left corner. The map is presented in an antiqued brown wood...

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Mid-17th Century Other Art Style Gerard Mercator Art

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Engraving

West Africa: A 17th Century Hand-Colored Map by Mercator/Hondius
West Africa: A 17th Century Hand-Colored Map by Mercator/Hondius

West Africa: A 17th Century Hand-Colored Map by Mercator/Hondius

By Gerard Mercator

Located in Alamo, CA

A 17th century hand-colored map entitled "Guineae Nova Descriptio" by Gerard Mercator and Jodocus Hondius, published in their 'Atlas Minor' in Amsterdam in 1635. It is focused on the...

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1630s Gerard Mercator Art

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Engraving

Rugen Island, Germany: An Early 17th Century Map by Mercator and Hondius
Rugen Island, Germany: An Early 17th Century Map by Mercator and Hondius

Rugen Island, Germany: An Early 17th Century Map by Mercator and Hondius

By Gerard Mercator

Located in Alamo, CA

This is an early 17th century map entitled "Nova Famigerabilis Insulae Ac Ducatus Rugiae Desciptio" (Map of Rugen Island, Germany) by Gerard Mercator and Henricus and Joducus Hondiu...

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Early 17th Century Old Masters Gerard Mercator Art

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Engraving

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