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Map of the Iberian Peninsula

Augustin Hirschvogelca. 1553

Rijksmuseum

Rijksmuseum
Amsterdam, Netherlands

Cartography and art are united here: the map reflects the latest scientific knowledge and the object itself is fashioned from precious materials. Painted on the back of the polished round rock crystal plate is a map of Spain and Portugal. Over the course of time, the original bright blue colour of the expensive lapis lazuli has discoloured almost entirely to a dull grey.

Details

  • Title: Map of the Iberian Peninsula
  • Creator: Hirschvogel, Augustin
  • Date Created: ca. 1553
  • Physical Dimensions: zilver
  • Rights: http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

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