Universal Chart
Naval Museum
This parchment universal chart is a reproduction of the original, which is kept at the Hispanic Society of America in New York. There is a signature in the upper-left margin next to the double-headed eagle shield, which reads:
giovanni vespucci (1484 –)
Explore the cartography & cosmography of Giovanni Vespucci (Juan Vespuccio), an Italian-Spanish geographer whose maps shaped early European understanding of the world.
Naval Museum (Madrid, Spain)
Explore Spain's naval heritage at the Naval Museum of Madrid! Discover impressive collections, stunning stained-glass roofs & architectural grandeur showcasing maritime history from the Renaissance to modern times.
About this artwork
- Title: Universal Chart
- Artist: giovanni vespucci
- Format: Panoramic
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: Naval Museum
- Color palette: Neutrals
- Perceived brightness: brilliant
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