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Map and diagram of the world, folio a4v of Orbis Breviarium by Zaccaria Lilio (d. c. 1522), Florence, 1493 (print & woodcut)
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Map and diagram of the world, folio a4v of Orbis Breviarium by Zaccaria Lilio (d. c. 1522), Florence, 1493 (print & woodcut)
488665 Map and diagram of the world, folio a4v of Orbis Breviarium by Zaccaria Lilio (d.c.1522), Florence, 1493 (print & woodcut) by Italian School, (15th century); length: 22 cm; Glasgow University Library, Scotland; (add.info.: A compendium of geographical information taken from a large number of classical sources. The material is arranged in alphabetical dictionary fashion. The author was the first to condense the writings of the ancient and medieval geographers into one work.
T. Campbell describes the two so-called maps as follows in The earliest printed maps, 1987, p. 112: " Interest today lies largely in the methods used to print the Lilio map [fol. a4v]. While its ten names--comprising the cardinal points, the three continents and the three main waterways of the ancient world--are supplied in type, the... outlines themselves are printed in red from a woodblock. This gives the map the narrow technical distinction of being the first to be printed in more than one colour. Immediately above the map is a diagram showing the division of the world into six zones, and later in the volume [fol. q5r] there follows a half circle with nine climatic zones. Since no geographical outlines are included on either, these fall short of our minimum definition of a map..." ); © University of Glasgow Library
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This print showcases a remarkable map and diagram of the world, found in the folio a4v of Orbis Breviarium by Zaccaria Lilio. Created in Florence in 1493, this print is an exquisite example of Italian School artwork from the 15th century. Measuring at a length of 22 cm, it is currently housed at Glasgow University Library in Scotland. Orbis Breviarium is a compendium that draws upon various classical sources to provide comprehensive geographical information. Zaccaria Lilio was an innovative author who condensed the writings of ancient and medieval geographers into one cohesive work. The highlight of this print lies in its unique printing methods. While ten names are printed using typeface, the actual outlines on the map are created through red woodblock printing. This technical distinction makes it one of the first maps to be printed using more than one color. Accompanying this striking map is a diagram illustrating the division of the world into six zones. Additionally, within this volume exists another half circle depicting nine climatic zones. Although these elements do not meet our minimum definition for a complete map due to their lack of geographical outlines, they still contribute immensely to our understanding and appreciation for early cartography. This print offers viewers an opportunity to delve into history and witness both artistic innovation and geographic knowledge converge seamlessly onto paper.
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