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Carta Marina - 1516

this is all the images from exhibit 49 moved from e49 to this exhibit 3/8/2024by tmp 8/29/24The Carta Marina of 1516 was a groundbreaking world map created by German cartographer Martin Waldseemüller. Here are some key details about this important map:OverviewThe Carta Marina represented a significant shift in Waldseemüller's approach to mapmaking compared to his famous 1507 world map[1]. Its full Latin title translates to "A nautical chart that comprehensively shows the Portuguese voyages and the shape of the whole known world, its regions, and peoples"[3].Key Features- It was more focused on practical navigation and current knowledge rather than classical geography[1].- The map included numerous illustrations, descriptive texts, and iconography, making it highly informative from geographic, political, and practical perspectives[3].- It depicted less of the northern regions compared to the 1507 map, but allowed for more detailed illustrations[3].Sources and InfluencesWaldseemüller drew from several contemporary sources in creating the Carta Marina, including:- Travel narratives like "Paesi Novamente ritrovati" (1507), Springer's account (1509), and Varthema's narrative (1515)[3].- Nautical charts, particularly the Caverio Planisphere (1505)[3].- Illustrations from various books that inspired the map's imagery[3].Notable IllustrationsThe map featured various detailed illustrations, including:- Depictions of rulers like Sophi, King of Persia and King Manuel of Portugal[3].- A rhinoceros based on Hans Burgkmair's 1515 illustration[3].- Scenes of cultural practices, such as the Hindu tradition of suttee in India[3].SignificanceThe Carta Marina represented a new approach to world mapping, combining practical navigational information with rich visual elements. It served as a comprehensive visual encyclopedia of the known world in the early 16th century, reflecting the expanding knowledge brought by the Age of Exploration[3]. Martin WaldseemüllerMartin Waldseemüller was a German cartographer and humanist scholar who lived from around 1470 to 1520. Here are some key points about his life and work:Background and Education- Born in Wolfenweiler or Freiburg, Germany around 1470[1][4].- Enrolled at the University of Freiburg in 1490, where he studied under influential humanist scholar Gregor Reisch[1].- Was ordained as a priest in Basel after finishing university[1].Career and Accomplishments- Joined the Gymnasium Vosagense, a group of humanist scholars in Saint-Dié, Lorraine, around 1500[1][4].- Created several groundbreaking maps and cartographic works: - Published the first map using the name "America" for the New World in 1507[2]. - Produced the first printed globe and the first printed wall map of Europe[1]. - Created the Carta Marina Navigatoria, a large-scale world map, in 1516[1].- Contributed to a new edition of Ptolemy's Geography, published in 1513[1][3].- Became a canon at the collegiate Church of Saint-Dié in 1514[1][4].Legacy- Best known for being the first to use the name "America" on a map, honoring explorer Amerigo Vespucci[1][2].- His 1507 world map was rediscovered in 1901 and purchased by the U.S. Library of Congress in 2003[1].- Considered one of the most important cartographers during a period of significant scientific advancement[4].Waldseemüller's work was influential in shaping early modern understanding of world geography, particularly in relation to the New World discoveries.Source: Perplexity.ai--G. Ly

Waldseemuller's Carta Marina of 1516

This exhibit contains a single, but very important historical image, curated by Chet Van Duzer with four DOT stories. The Carta Marina of 1516, was created by Martin Waldseemuller, who is most famous for another map, published in 1507, called "America's Birth Certificate." Based on a talk by Chet Van Duzer from May 2020.Library of Congress images here.Watch Chet Van Duzer’s entire talk from May 2020 on YouTube here.Read the announcement about Chet Van Duzer’s talk here.Read Tom Paper’s summary of the talk here.Read about Martin Waldseemuller here.>>>Link here for a November 20, 2020 talk given by Van Duzer about an unstudied map of the world from 1535. Sponsored by NYU."My book about the Carta marina is actually in Open Access, though the publisher does not make the link easy to find for some strange reason. Here are the details and the link:Van Duzer, Chet, Martin Waldseemüller’s Carta marina of 1516: Study and Transcription of the Long Legends (New York: Springer, 2020) —available in Open Access at https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-030-22703-6"Chet's legend (here) that goes with his book.See also E511 for more detailed maps.keywords: earlymaps