Of Europe V1506 | Map
"Map of Europe" (Carta Marina)
The paper you are referring to is likely created by Martin Waldseemüller in 1507 (often associated with the date 1506 in the context of its preparation or the earlier Codex versions, though the famous printed version is 1507).
Title: Europe at the Dawn of Modern Cartography: The 1506 Transition
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- Author: Giovanni Matteo Contarini (engraved by Francesco Rosselli).
- Date: 1506.
- Significance: This is the earliest known printed map to show any part of the New World (Cuba and Hispaniola). It is extremely rare (only one known copy exists in the British Library).
- Format: Copperplate engraving.
The Italian Wars
: Italy was not a single country but a collection of powerful entities like the Republic of Venice, the Papal States, and the Duchy of Milan. The region was a primary battleground for French and Spanish interests. "Map of Europe" (Carta Marina) The paper you
Conclusion
Produced just after 1506, Ruysch’s map provided the most accurate view of the Arctic and the Gulf of Mexico for a decade. Its European outline is surprisingly recognizable, though Scandinavia is often too "chunky" and the British Isles are slightly misaligned. The Italian Wars : Italy was not a