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World map (Orbis terrae compendiosa descriptio)
To gaze upon Rumoldus Mercator’s Orbis terrae compendiosa descriptio is to embark on a voyage through the sixteenth century, a time when the boundaries of the known world were expanding with every maritime expedition. This exquisite hand-colored engraving serves as more than a mere geographical record; it is a breathtaking tapestry of human curiosity and scientific ambition. As a reduced version of his father Gerard Mercator’s monumental work, this piece…
