• presentation of the map reproduction without a frame
  • detail of the map from the centre
  • detail of the map from the centre left
  • detail of the map from the top left corner
  • detail of the map from the bottom left corner
  • detail of the map from the top right corner
  • detail of the map from the bottom right corner
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Ancient map of Cantino planisphere, 1502

SKU:  194979

Ancient map of Cantino planisphere, 1502

€71,00 EUR
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The Cantino Planisphere, created circa 1502, is one of the oldest and most significant world maps of the Age of Exploration. Commissioned by the Italian agent Alberto Cantino, who clandestinely acquired it from Portuguese sources, the map was smuggled to Italy and is now housed in the Biblioteca Estense in Modena. It offers an extraordinary snapshot of the geographical knowledge possessed by Portugal at the dawn of the 16th century, shortly after Vasco da Gama's voyage to India and the early Portuguese exploration of Brazil.

This richly detailed map, measuring approximately 220 by 105 cm, is executed on parchment and combines traditional portolan chart techniques with new representations of open-ocean discoveries. It is the earliest known map to depict the Portuguese discovery of Brazil, making it an invaluable artifact for understanding early European contact with the Americas. The map also includes detailed coastlines of Africa, Europe, and parts of Asia, including the Indian Ocean and regions reached by the Portuguese on their maritime route to India.

One of the most notable features of the Cantino Planisphere is the clear demarcation of the Treaty of Tordesillas line, which divided the newly discovered lands outside Europe between Portugal and Spain. This political boundary, agreed upon in 1494, is shown prominently, emphasizing the geopolitical motivations behind exploration and mapmaking at the time.

In addition to its geographical significance, the map is visually stunning, adorned with compass roses, rhumb lines, and depictions of cities, rivers, and even exotic animals. The Cantino Planisphere not only reflects the expanding horizons of European exploration but also serves as a testament to the era’s fierce competition for maritime dominance and the secretive nature of early cartographic knowledge.

Materials

Cotton canvas, matte photo paper, fine art paper, pigmented inks.

  • The canvas it's 99 % cotton, 450 gr/sqm;
  • The matte photo paper it's acid-free (archival paper), 190 gr/sqm;
  • The fine art photo paper it's satinated (semi-glossy), 140 gr/sqm.

Shipping & Returns

Dispatching time: 1-2 days.

* AirMail option: The orders will be sent by priority registered mail, usually via client National Post (USPS, Canada Post, Royal Mail, LaPoste, Deutsche Post, PostNL, etc). The delivery times are not guaranteed, sometimes it will take longer and these are beyond our control. Tracking number will be provided. Clients from US and Canada cannot track the parcels as the tracking numbers are not rolled in USPS and Canada Post systems.

* UPS standard: The orders will be sent with UPS expedited option. The delivery time it's between 5-11 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.

* UPS express: : The orders will be sent with UPS express saver. The delivery time it's between 4-7 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.

Framing tips

Both type of materials, paper and canvas prints come rolled and will be need to be taken to your local framers.

The image it's printed with a border of 0.6 " (1.5 cm), for framing purposes only.

If you have already a frame, be sure you send us the exact size of the print that will fit inside the frame. We're printing on vectorial plotters so the size could slightly be more or less with 0.4" (1 cm).

If you plan to have the canvas print stretched on wooden frame, you'll need additional border, so please let us know after placing the order.

The images above was cropped from the image at the biggest size available (keeping the best quality and aspect /ratio), so, for good details please choose biggest dimensions that will suit your preferences / space.

Care Instructions

The print media (canvas or photo paper) could be cleaned only with a dry, soft cloth.

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