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Catalan Atlas, 14th century
Catalan Atlas, 14th century. The 6-page Catalan Atlas (1375) was produced on vellum by the Jewish cartographer Abraham Cresques. It was commissioned by the rulers of the Kingdom of Aragon (north-eastern Spain). Two pages are on cosmography, and four on geography. This page shows the five known planets (plus the Moon and Sun) orbiting the Earth, the zodiac, moon phases, calendars, and the four seasons. The text is in Catalan. This version is a facsimile (exact reproduction) produced in 1959 by the Spanish scholars Joan Vernet and David Romano. The facsimile pages have been illuminated by hand in colour and gold leaf
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17"x15" (43x38cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 10x8 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 17x15 inches (431x381mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 18.6cm x 24.4cm (7.3" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 43.1cm (15" x 17")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print showcases the Catalan Atlas, a remarkable 14th-century masterpiece created by Abraham Cresques, a Jewish cartographer. Commissioned by the rulers of the Kingdom of Aragon in Spain, this six-page atlas was meticulously crafted on vellum and offers profound insights into cosmography and geography. In this particular page of the atlas, we are presented with an intricate depiction of our solar system. The five known planets at that time (Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn), along with the Moon and Sun, gracefully orbit around Earth. Surrounding this celestial dance are details such as the zodiac signs, moon phases, calendars representing different seasons - spring to winter - all inscribed in Catalan. Although this version is a facsimile produced in 1959 by Spanish scholars Joan Vernet and David Romano, it faithfully captures every detail from the original work. The pages have been exquisitely illuminated by hand using vibrant colors and delicate gold leaf accents. The Catalan Atlas serves as a testament to humanity's fascination with both geographical exploration and astronomical understanding during medieval times. It represents an invaluable piece of history that not only reflects Catalonia's rich cultural heritage but also provides valuable insights into how people perceived their place within the cosmos centuries ago.
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