COLLECTION NAME:
Maps Collection
Record
Image Number:
JRL250300968
Reference Number:
R228832
Link to Catalogue:
Parent Work Title:
Borgia mappa mundi
Translated Parent Work Title:
Borgia world map
Date Created:
15th century
Publication Details:
Rome: Borgia
Description:
A unique 15th century copy of Borgia's World Map with all legends translated into English; taken from a circular metal map which is preserved in Cardinal Stephan Borgia's Museum at Velletri. Probably one of the oldest printed maps, purchased in Venice by Nordenskiöld, and his research suggests that it dates from circa 1410. Provides an indication of of the geography of different countries and offers vibrant descriptions of their ethnography, natural conditions, religion and significant events in history.
Language Code:
enm
Language Name:
English, Middle (1100-1500)
Subject:
Borgia, Stefano, 1731-1804 -- Maps
Subject:
World maps -- To 1800
Subject:
World maps -- Early works to1800 -- Facsimiles
Subject:
Geography--Early works to 1800
Category of Material:
Printed
Sub-Category:
Maps
Technique Used:
Engraving (printing process)
Medium:
Ink
Support:
Paper
Time Period Covered:
15th Century CE
Places Covered:
Italy: Lazio: Roma
Item Height:
690 mm
Item Width:
690 mm
Current Repository:
The University of Manchester Library, U.K.
Provenance:
Olschki, Leo S. (Leo Samuel), 1861-1940, former owner
Rights Holder - Image:
The University of Manchester Library
Access Rights:
References:
Nordenskiöld, A.E. 1891. An Account of a Copy from the 15th Century Map of the World engraved on metal, Stockholm
Notes:
Composite image of colour and shaded render depth map. Image created using Selene PSS System
Date Captured (yyyy-mm-dd):
2025-02-06
Image Creation Technique:
Digital capture by The University of Manchester Library
Date Image Added (yyyy-mm):
2025-04
Metadata Language:
eng-GB
