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Juan de la Cosa (1460-1509)
Juan de la Cosa (1460-1509). Spanish navigator and cartographer. Portrait
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1460 1509 Americas Bearded Biscayan Cartographer Castilian Cosa Designer Earliest Explorer Juan Navigator 15th Mappa
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Juan de la Cosa (1460-1509): A Prominent Figure in the Age of Discovery This portrait depicts Juan de la Cosa, a Spanish navigator and cartographer, born in the late 15th century. De la Cosa played a significant role in the European exploration and mapping of the Americas during the 16th century. His bearded face, adorned with a Castilian hat, exudes an air of wisdom and experience. De la Cosa was a Biscayan man, hailing from the Basque region of Spain. He is best known for designing and drawing the earliest European map depicting the newly discovered lands in the Americas. This map, known as the "Cosa World Map," was created around 1500 and is considered a crucial document in the history of cartography. The intricate details of de la Cosa's face in this portrait reveal the passage of time and the many voyages he undertook during his career. His beard, styled in the fashion of the era, frames his face, while the hat, a common accessory for sailors and explorers, shields him from the elements. As a navigator, de la Cosa sailed on numerous voyages, contributing to the expansion of European knowledge of the world. His cartographic achievements laid the groundwork for future explorers and mapmakers, shaping the way Europeans understood the geography of the Americas. This portrait serves as a testament to the courage and curiosity of de la Cosa and the many other explorers who ventured into the unknown during the Age of Discovery.
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