| Title |
Mappa Geographica Exhibens Religionem
Catholicam Alicubi per Africam Sparsam
|
| Maker |
Heinrich
Scherer |
| Year |
ca.
1705 |
| Description |
A
scarce map of Africa by the Jesuit Heinich Scherer, printed in ca.
1705. The Christian theme of this map is boldly presented in the
graphic illustration of the Crucifixion above the map's key. The map
itself is a fine example of the state of geographic knowledge (or lack
thereof) at the beginning of the 18th century. The continent is presented
with a fairly accurate coastline, but most of the interior is entirely
fictional. The Nile is shown in the traditional manner with its source in
the large southern lakes of Zaflan and Zembre. The Zembre, also labeled
Lac Zaire, spawns the Congo and Zaire Rivers as well. The locations of
Catholic churches and missions are shown. Some sea monsters and a
large ship with a cross on its sail fill the Indian Ocean. |
| Location/Subject |
Antique
maps of Africa / Africa / Nile |
| Condition |
Very
Good; folds as issued |
| Coloring |
Later
hand coloring |
| size |
The
overall size is 16 1/4 x 10 3/4 inch. The image size is
13,5 x 9 inch. |
| Price |
$
565.00 |
| Order
Code |
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