Universal ChartGiovanni VespucciNone
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)
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About this artwork
- Title: Universal Chart
- Artist: Giovanni Vespucci
- Format: Panoramic
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: Naval Museum
- Color intensity: Balanced
- Perceived brightness: brilliant
Questions & Answers
Is "Universal Chart" by Giovanni Vespucci a bright or a dark artwork?
In terms of perceived brightness, "Universal Chart" by Giovanni Vespucci is brilliant.
What other names is Giovanni Vespucci known by?
Giovanni Vespucci is also known as Juan Vespuccio.
What color palette is used in "Universal Chart" by Giovanni Vespucci?
"Universal Chart" by Giovanni Vespucci uses a neutrals color palette. The palette summarizes the work's overall color character.