Antique world maps HQ
1500-1600
В XVI веке в Западной Европе начался распад феодальных отношений. Многие феодальные хозяйства сменились более крупными абсолютистскими монархиями, для управления которыми требовались точные региональные карты.
В это время появились первые съёмщики – люди, проводившие картографическую съёмку местности. Картографы подробно изучали местность, пользуясь при этом компасом, мерным шнуром и мерным колесом. Карты создавались мастерами-ремесленниками и выпускались небольшими тиражами.
Наиболее активно картография развивалась в Испании, Португалии и в Италии, переживавшей в тот период эпоху Возрождения. Мастера в Венеции, Флоренции и торговой Генуе создавали карты в виде ковров, фресок, ювелирных изделий. Такие необычные произведения искусства украшали преимущественно дома богатых людей.
После 1550-х годов центр картографии сместился в Нидерланды. Именно здесь появились первые отметки морских глубин на картах, а также первый компактный дорожный сборник карт – прообраз современных туристических путеводителей.
В 1570 г. голландский картограф Абрахам Ортелий создал первый географический атлас, которым пользовались все мореплаватели и который насчитывал 70 карт большого формата.
1600-1700
1700-1800
19 and 20 century
Alexander Jamieson
Celestial Atlas, 1822
Stefano Buonsignori and Ignazio Danti
Maps Gallery, 1574-84, Florence, Palazzo Vecchio


















































































































































































































































COMMENTS: 61 Ответы
Thank you! Great! Im making an animation and I needed a map for the plot. I found one here. Thank you! Great!
I cant download it in high resolution. When I click on the download in high resolution link, a preview of a low-resolution image opens. (Is there some trick to this?)
Yuri, yes, you need to enable cookies. Any browser with default settings will work.
The album is in progress; expected release date is summer 2016.
The maps are excellent and the website is great overall. However, there are unfortunately many broken links: the cover image and title display one map, but a completely different map opens when you click on it.
Nikolai, the album has been updated and everything is in its place.
Hello esteemed administrators! I apologize for interrupting your work, but I have a question. Is it possible to download the entire album of old maps from your website? This album is needed solely for personal use. Let me try to explain the reason for my request. I am disabled and stay at home, but three years ago I found a hobby that I became very passionate about, which is collecting books, articles, and various materials about different geographical discoveries and travelers, both Russian and foreign. And I would like to have this album of maps in my archive. I apologize in advance for my audacity!
Andrei, unfortunately, there is no such function.
Good day!
I tried to download the map Adam Friedrich Zürner – Planisphere, 1700 in high resolution. Download full size: 4720×4016 px (7.2 Mb).
However, no matter how hard I tried, I couldnt get more than 1.25 Mb. Why? Thank you...
Hello, I would like to download the map Frederick de Wit – Map of the World, c. 1665 so that I can print it and hang it on my daughters wall. However, instead of a high-resolution file (5080*3960), the available file is only 800*624 with 96 dots per inch, which would only allow for printing at a postcard size. Could you please tell me how to download the high-resolution version? If its a paid service, please let me know how to pay for it. Sincerely, Irina.
Irina, this could be due to two reasons: a) your browser is not accepting cookies, or b) you have an ad blocker enabled (although in that case, you would likely see a message indicating this; its more likely the issue is with cookies). Try using a different browser.
Good morning. I was wondering if you have a modern world map on your website that has an antique look and feel, perhaps in sandy or coffee tones? Thank you in advance.
Good afternoon! Could you tell me if you have a modern map of Russia in a retro style?
Good afternoon!
Do you offer printing services for maps? If not, could you recommend someone who does?
I would like to print several copies to frame and hang in my house.
Denis, look for any nearby printing services and send them the links.
Good evening. Excellent collection of maps. I have the following suggestions. Many of your maps are divided into sections and often have the same title. Its unclear why this is done. Also, when downloading, it would be helpful if the maps already had names that correspond to their actual names, rather than being unnamed. And please provide links to the sources of the maps – where they can be found in their original form. This will greatly increase the credibility of your materials and educate your subscribers. It will also allow us to share links to your website as a trusted source when discussing these maps. Thank you.
The maps are simply fantastic. Thank you for your hard work. However, my lack of computer skills and knowledge of the internet prevents me from finding a way to download all the maps with a single link (((Could you please tell me how?
Could you please tell me if its possible to download everything at once, or only one item at a time? Thank you.)
Only one at a time.
Why is there no Gleason score?
There is Azerbaijan 🤩😍
There is Azerbaijan 🤩😍
I am Azerbaijani, but I couldnt find Azerbaijan on the map. Please help me find it. Or were we not even on the maps? 🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️
I am Azerbaijani, but I couldnt find Azerbaijan on the map. Please help me find it. Or were we not even on the maps? 🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️
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