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Catalan Atlas, Sheet 6, 1375 (pen with coloured inks on parchment)
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Catalan Atlas, Sheet 6, 1375 (pen with coloured inks on parchment)
5054638 Catalan Atlas, Sheet 6, 1375 (pen with coloured inks on parchment) by Cresques, Abraham (1325-87); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: World map made in Majorca, with Jerusalem close to the centre, attributed to a Jewish cartographer in the service of the king of Aragon, covers an area from the Atlantic to China, from Scandinavia to the Rio Oro in Africa. The King of Mali, " Musse Melly" (Mansa Musa) holds a sceptre with a fleur-de-lys and a golden disc. He was known to control a large part of Africa, from Gambia and Senegal to Gao on the Niger, and had access to some of its richest gold deposits.); Spanish, out of copyright
Media ID 23258888
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This print showcases the Catalan Atlas, Sheet 6, created in 1375 by Abraham Cresques. Crafted with pen and colored inks on parchment, this world map was made in Majorca and is now housed at the Bibliotheque Nationale in Paris, France. The map covers a vast area from the Atlantic to China, Scandinavia to the Rio Oro in Africa. What makes this map truly remarkable is its attribution to a Jewish cartographer serving the king of Aragon. It features Jerusalem near the center and offers a unique perspective on global geography during that time period. One notable figure depicted on this map is Mansa Musa, also known as "Musse Melly" who controlled a significant portion of Africa's riches including gold deposits from Gambia and Senegal to Gao on the Niger River. Holding a scepter adorned with a fleur-de-lys and golden disc, Mansa Musa symbolizes his power and wealth. The Catalan Atlas serves as an invaluable historical artifact providing insights into medieval trade routes such as the Silk Road and maritime exploration. Its intricate details include nautical charts, compass lines for navigation purposes, coastal outlines of various regions including Europe and North Africa. This print allows us to appreciate not only the artistry but also the significance of early cartography in shaping our understanding of world history.
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