Mercator Collection

Atlas of Gerardus Mercator, 1595, map of the Arctic to the North Pole and surrounding lands within and outside the Arctic Circle

Septentrionalium Terrarum descriptio, 1595, by Gerardus Merc
Gerardus Mercator (1512-1594). Flemish cartographer. Septentrionalium Terrarum descriptio. Map of the Arctic with the North Pole and surrounding lands within and outside the Arctic Circle, 1595

17th century map of Europe

17th century map of the New World
Western Hemisphere, 17th century Dutch map. This shows the New World that was being discovered by Europeans exploring the Western Hemisphere of the Earth

16th century map of the British Isles
British Isles, 16th century Dutch map. This shows England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland, though Ireland is not yet accurately mapped. Published in 1595, from work by Gerard Mercator

Mercator / World Map / 1587
A map of the world by Gerhard Mercator

17th century map of the New World

Atlas of Gerardus Mercator, 1595. World Map

17th century map of South America
South America, 17th century Dutch map. This shows the new continent that was being discovered by European explorers. The shape is distorted because it had not yet been accurately mapped

JAPAN: MAP, 1606. Map of Japan engraved by Jodocus Hondius for a 1606 edition of Gerardus Mercators Atlas. Korea is shown as an island

Australia c. 1760, Mercator projection, from Atlas de Toutes Les Parties Connues du Globe Terrestre by Cartographer
5242662 Australia c. 1760, Mercator projection, from Atlas de Toutes Les Parties Connues du Globe Terrestre by Cartographer Rigobert Bonne pub. Geneva c. 1760.

Mape of Europe by Gerhardus Mercator (1512-1594)
3499670 Mape of Europe by Gerhardus Mercator (1512-1594); (add.info.: Mape of Europe by Gerhardus Mercator (1512-1594). Edited by his son Rumold Mercator in the 16th century.); PHAS/UIG.

Mercator, (1512-1594), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Mercator, (1512-1594), 1830. Gerardus Mercator (1512-1594) Belgian geographer, cosmographer and cartographer known for his 1569 world map of sailing courses with rhumb lines

Atlas sive Cosmographicae Meditationes de Fabrica Mundi et Fabricati Fugura (Europe: Livonia, Russia Artist: Mercator)
Atlas sive Cosmographicae Meditationes de Fabrica Mundi et Fabricati Fugura (Europe: Livonia, Russia, Lithuania). Private Collection

South America (America Meridionalis): from the Atlas of Gerardus Mercator, 1633, (1936). Artist: Gerardus Mercator
South America (America Meridionalis): from the Atlas of Gerardus Mercator, 1633, (1936). Published at Antwerp by Hondius From The Connoisseur, Vol. 98, edited by H. Granville Fell

Double-Hemisphere Map of the World 1630

Arctic, North Pole

Gerhard Mercator - Cartographer

White Star Line, RMS Titanic - Mercator cast models
White Star Line, RMS Titanic - boxed pair of modern Mercator cast models, on treen stands. 11.5 inches. Date: 20th century

Carte Universelle (World Map), 1624 (ink and watercolour on vellum)
991249 Carte Universelle (World Map), 1624 (ink and watercolour on vellum) by French School, (17th century); 46.7x90.45 (approx.) cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Carte Universelle (World Map)

Portrait de Mercati (engraving)
3644296 Portrait de Mercati (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait de Mercati. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1844)

Why is a flat map inaccurate? (litho)
3642518 Why is a flat map inaccurate? (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Why is a flat map inaccurate)

Gerardus Mercator, geographer
6039970 Gerardus Mercator, geographer. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gerardus Mercator, geographer, cosmographer and cartographer from Flanders, 1512-1594)

Virginiae item et Floridae Americae provinciarum, nova descriptio
5242474 Virginiae item et Floridae Americae provinciarum, nova descriptio, 1636 (colour engraving) by Hondius, Jodocus (1567-1611); New York Public Library

Map of Loudunois in 1627, 1631 (hand-coloured engraving)
1195405 Map of Loudunois in 1627, 1631 (hand-coloured engraving) by European School, (17th century); 42x28 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; out of copyright

Map of the Americas1633 Date: 1633

Map of Africa 1633 Date: 1633

Map of Asia 1633 Date: 1633

Northern End of Palisades, Hudson River, c1897. Creator: Unknown
Northern End of Palisades, Hudson River, c1897. The Palisades, are a line of steep basalt cliffs along the west side of the lower Hudson River, they appear on the first European map of the New World

Atlas of Gerardus Mercator, 1595, map of the Americas and part of Antarctica

Russia cum Confinijs. Map of Russia, ca 1595. Private Collection

Taurica Chersonesus. Map of the Crimea, 1595. Artist: Mercator, Gerardus (1512-1594)
Taurica Chersonesus. Map of the Crimea, 1595. Private Collection

Portrait of Gerardus Mercator (1512-1594) aged 62. Artist: Hogenberg, Frans (1535-1590)
Portrait of Gerardus Mercator (1512-1594) aged 62. Private Collection

Double Portrait of Gerardus Mercator (1512-1594) and Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612). Found in the collection of Academy of Sciences, Saint Petersburg

Map of the World on Mercators Projection, 1902
Map - The World on Mercators Projection, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]

World Map by Rumold Mercator (1512-1594)
Orbis Terrae Compendiosa Descriptio. World map, 1587. Detail of America. By Rumold Mercator (1545-1599)

MERCATOR, Gerhard Kremer, called Gerardus (1512-1594). Earth Globe by Mercator. Dimensions: 64 x 55 cm. Diameter: 41 cm. BELGIUM. Sint-Nikls. Mercatormuseum

Gerardus Mercator, 1512 - 1594. 16th-century geographer, cosmographer and cartographer

Australia Circa 1760. Mercator Projection. From Atlas De Toutes Les Parties Connues Du Globe Terrestre By Cartographer Rigobert Bonne Published Geneva Circa 1760

Gerardus Mercator, 1512-1594. Flemish Cartographer. The Mercator Projection Is Named After Him. From Crabbs Historical Dictionary Published 1825

Gerardus Mercator 1512 To 1594 Flemish Cartographer After A 19Th Century Illustration

A 1930s Map Of The World On Mercators Projection. The British Empire Shown In Red

16th century, animal likeness, antique, archival, art, book, cover, cum gratia, decorative, design, engraving, frontispiece, galliae tabule geographicae, geography, historic, history, human likeness

MAP OF ARCTIC REGION, 1595. Gerardus Mercators map of the Arctic region, published 1595 in Dusseldorf, Germany

Gerardus Mercator
GERARDUS MERCATOR Known also as Gerhard Kremer Flemish cartographer

World map of route taken by Ferdinand Magellan (c1480-1521) when he led first circumnavigation of the globe 1519-1521. Mercator projection. Bibliotheque Nationale

Portrait of Mercator with globe and compass
Title page illustration from Theatrum Geographiae Veteris, an early large-scale world Atlas by Pertius Bertius, printed in Amsterdam 1618-19 showing the great cartographer Mercator Date: 1618

Gerardus Mercator (1512-1594). Engraving
Gerardus Mercator (1512-1594). Flemish cartographer. Engraving, 1595

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"Exploring the World through Mercator's Timeless Maps" Step back in time to the 17th century and embark on a journey of discovery with Gerardus Mercator, one of history's most renowned cartographers. His maps have left an indelible mark on our understanding of the world, offering glimpses into different continents and eras. One such masterpiece is "Septentrionalium Terrarum descriptio, " a 1595 map that vividly depicts Europe during this era. With intricate details and precise accuracy, it transports us to a time when borders were shifting and empires were rising. Mercator's influence extended far beyond Europe; his "World Map" from 1587 showcased the New World as it was being explored by intrepid adventurers. This map captured not only geographical features but also sparked imaginations about distant lands waiting to be discovered. The British Isles also found their place in Mercator's work, as seen in his captivating 16th-century map. It offers a glimpse into Britain's rich history while showcasing its diverse landscapes and coastal beauty. Venturing further westward, we encounter another remarkable creation: Mercator's Atlas from 1595 unveils an Arctic region that had yet to be fully explored. The map reveals his meticulous attention to detail as he charts uncharted territories leading up to the North Pole—a testament to his unwavering dedication as a cartographer. Traveling eastward takes us across oceans towards Asia, where Japan comes alive through Jodocus Hondius' engraving for Mercator's Atlas edition of 1606. Notably, Korea is depicted as an island—an intriguing reflection of historical perceptions at that time. But perhaps one of the most fascinating aspects lies within Mercator's depiction of the Arctic and North Pole regions—areas shrouded in mystery even today. His maps offer glimpses into these icy realms, fueling curiosity about what lies beyond.