COLLECTION NAME:
Maps Collection
Record
Image Number:
JRL1313033
Reference Number:
19038
Link to Catalogue:
Image Title:
Ptolemy's World Map
Alternative Image Title:
Insculptum est per Iohanne Schnitzer de Artmsheim
Parent Work Title:
Cosmographia / Registrum ; De locis ac mirabilibus mundi
Alternative Parent Work Title:
Cosmographia
Creator:
Ptolemy, active 2nd century
Creator Role:
Author
Creator:
Reger, John
Creator Role:
Printer
Creator:
Nicolaus Germanus, active 15th century
Creator Role:
Cartographer
Creator:
D'Angelo, Jacopo
Creator Role:
Translator
Date Created:
1486
Publication Details:
Ulm: Johann Reger, for Justus de Albano
Page/Sheet:
Plate 115-116
Description:
Double page spread of Ptolemy's World Map; hand-colour engraving on paper with distinctive large wind heads surrounding the map. Engraved by Johann the Blockcutter of Armsheim (Johannes Schnitzer or Johannes de Armssheim).
Language Code:
lat
Language Name:
Latin
Subject:
Geography--Early works to 1800
Subject:
Cartography
Subject:
Atlases of the world
Category of Material:
Printed
Sub-Category:
Maps
Technique Used:
Engraving (printing process)
Medium:
Ink
Support:
Paper
Creation Site:
Germany: Baden-Württemberg: Ulm
Item Height:
420 mm
Item Width:
540 mm
Current Repository:
The University of Manchester Library, U.K.
Provenance:
Spencer, George John Spencer, Earl, 1758-1834, former owner
Rights Holder - Image:
The University of Manchester Library
Access Rights:
Date Captured (yyyy-mm-dd):
2013-06-25
Image Creation Technique:
Digital capture by The University of Manchester Library
Date Image Added (yyyy-mm):
2013-07
Metadata Language:
eng-GB
