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Is "Catalan Atlas" by Cresques Abraham a light or a dark artwork?
"Catalan Atlas" is brilliant overall, and its luminance is luminous.
Where can I see the original "Catalan Atlas" by Cresques Abraham?
The original "Catalan Atlas" by Cresques Abraham is held at the Naval Museum, Madrid, Spain. A reproduction allows the work to be displayed at home.
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About this artwork
- Title: Catalan Atlas
- Artist: Cresques Abraham
- Year: 1375
- Format: Panoramic
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Naval Museum
- Movement: Medieval Art
- Creative period: Late Medieval
- Keywords: world map 1375 , nautical chart , illuminated manuscript
- Color hue: Ochre to Sepia