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Ancient map of the World, Ptolemaic General Table, 1588

SKU:  191751

Ancient map of the World, Ptolemaic General Table, 1588

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Sebastian Münster did indeed create a map titled "Ptolemaic General Table" or "Ptolemeisch General Tafel" in German. The full title of the map is "Ptolemeisch General Tafel / die hable kugel der Welt begreiffende" which translates to "Ptolemaic General Table / Comprehending the Spherical World."

Sebastian Münster's map was based on the work of Claudius Ptolemy and was included in his famous atlas "Cosmographia." "Cosmographia" was first published in 1544 and underwent several editions and updates. The map depicted the world according to Ptolemy's geocentric model, which was the prevailing view during that time.

Münster's "Ptolemeisch General Tafel" was significant as it provided an updated and improved representation of Ptolemy's work, incorporating new geographical knowledge and discoveries. It aimed to present a comprehensive view of the world as known at that time, including continents, regions, and major cities.

The map was reissued in various editions of Münster's "Cosmographia" throughout the 16th century. It served as an important reference for scholars, explorers, and mapmakers of that era.

Sebastian Münster (1488-1552) was a German cartographer, cosmographer, and theologian. He is best known for his work in the field of geography and his influential maps and atlases. Münster was born in Ingelheim, Germany, and studied theology, Hebrew, and mathematics at the University of Heidelberg.

Münster's maps were based on various sources, including the works of Claudius Ptolemy, as well as contemporary explorations and discoveries. While his earlier maps were heavily influenced by Ptolemy's geocentric model, Münster gradually incorporated new information from explorers like Christopher Columbus and Amerigo Vespucci, as well as discoveries from voyages to the New World.

Apart from his cartographic work, Münster also contributed to the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and biblical studies. He produced a Hebrew grammar and a translation of the Old Testament into Latin. Münster's versatility as a scholar and his dedication to the pursuit of knowledge made him a significant figure in the intellectual and scientific circles of his time.

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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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