Sumatra - Munster 1588

Sumatra - Munster 1588Mnsters Map of Sumatra (1588) Title: Sumatra ein grosse Insel so von den alten Geographen Taprobana genennet worden. Cartographer: Sebastian Mnster Origin: Basel, Switzerland Date: 1588 (The definitive expanded edition) Technique: Woodcut with professional, vibrant hand colouring The Narrative: Sumatra, the Mythical "Taprobana" This map tells the story of the great intellectual puzzle of the 16th century: the location of Taprobana. Following the

Artistic Quality: Unlike many contemporary prints that were purely decorative

You can find famous ancient regions labeled such as Assyria

Description: A magnificent and highly decorative map of the Asian continent during the mid-17th century

clean engraving style that became the gold standard for European atlases

Mixed Populations: As noted in the original French title

including the Philippines

a common cartographic misconception of the era

Ancient Geography: The map depicts the heart of the ancient Persian Empire

The map also traces the vital inland trade route connecting Canton (Guangzhou) to Peking (Beijing)

This map is the result of that intellectual voyage

is one of the most celebrated 17th-century depictions of Southeast Asia

Maritime Empires: Detailed text panels and symbols identify Dutch colonial possessions and commercial outposts across the Americas