Old pictorial map of Havana, Cuba, 1953

Old pictorial map of Havana, Cuba, 1953The pictorial map of Havana, Cuba, is a strikingly illustrated representation of the city during its prosperous zenith. Crafted in 1953 by Rogelio L. Mirabal and released by the Cuban Tourist Commission, this map can be divided into two sections. The upper portion presents an intricate layout of the city, enriched by captivating depictions of Havana's most iconic landmarks. These include the magnificent Capitolio Nacional, the formidable Castillo de

Bellin's attention to detail is evident in the precise depiction of the coastline

It  shows the continents

The map is adorned with essential features

which emerged in the United States in the 1940s and 1950s

His legacy as a skilled engraver

just a few months prior to the United Nations' historic vote to partition Palestine into two states—one Jewish and one Arab—the map presaged the turmoil that lay ahead

The objects are arranged on a table in a highly stylized and simplified manner

with various objects such as a table

surrounded by a series of smaller triangles and other geometric shapes

It is an abstract work of art that features a series of small colored dots arranged in a seemingly random pattern against a dark background

Their work remains significant in the history of mapmaking

His notable publication was "Theatrum Terrae Sanctae et Biblicarum Historiarum" (The Theater of the Holy Land and Biblical History)