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Step into the luminous world of Renaissance cartography with the extraordinary [Arabian Peninsula] [Sexta Asie Tabula, Arabia Felix.], a map whose very name evokes the legendary lands and scholarly ambition of its era. Crafted in 1482 for the celebrated Ulm edition of Ptolemy’s Geographia, this map is a true rarity: the earliest woodblock printed depiction of the Arabian Peninsula, and a crowning achievement of 15th-century mapmaking. Its labels, rendered in the scholarly Latin of the day, invite you to explore a world both familiar and wondrously reimagined, where the boundaries of knowledge were being redrawn with every turn of the press.
The genius behind this masterpiece is a confluence of great minds. The foundational cartography is the work of Claudius Ptolemy, the ancient Greek polymath whose Geographia redefined the science of mapping. The Ulm edition’s publisher, Lienhart Holle, brought Ptolemy’s vision to life north of the Alps for the first time, employing the innovative woodblock printing technique and the artistry of Johannes Schnitzer. Their collaboration produced not only a map but a work of art—one intended to be hand-colored with the rare and precious pigment lapis lazuli, sourced from the storied mines of Afghanistan.
This map is as rich in detail as it is in history. The Arabian Peninsula—known here as Arabia Felix—takes pride of place, surrounded by the azure embrace of the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Arabian Sea, Gulf of Oman, and Persian Gulf. The coastline is dotted with islands, and the land itself is marked by a tapestry of towns and political regions, each a testament to the mapmaker’s exhaustive scholarship. The edges of the map extend to the ancient realms of Ethiopia and Carmania, offering a glimpse of Africa and Persia as understood by Renaissance Europe.
A striking feature of this map is its pioneering use of a latitude and longitude grid, a cartographic innovation traceable to Ptolemy himself. This geometric framework, combined with the woodcut’s bold titles and decorative flourishes, imparts both scientific rigor and aesthetic grace. Every detail, from the placement of towns to the labeling of seas, reflects the intellectual ferment of an age when the world was being rediscovered through the lens of classical wisdom and the latest printing technology.
Historically, this map stands at the crossroads of discovery and tradition. It emerged during a time when Europe was reawakening to the geographical knowledge of antiquity, thanks to the rediscovery and Latin translation of Ptolemy’s texts. The Ulm edition was a monumental publishing event, its maps eagerly sought by scholars and collectors alike. Today, the [Arabian Peninsula] [Sexta Asie Tabula, Arabia Felix.] is celebrated not only for its rarity and beauty but also for its enduring influence on the art and science of mapping—a true jewel for the discerning collector.
Notable Features & Landmarks
- The Arabian Peninsula (Arabia Felix) depicted centrally and prominently
- Surrounding bodies of water: Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Arabian Sea, Gulf of Oman, and Persian Gulf (all labeled in Latin)
- Numerous islands illustrated around the peninsula
- Latitude and longitude grid framing the map
- Borders of Ethiopia (Africa) and Carmania (Persia/Iran) shown at map edges
- Political units and regions labeled (in Latin)
- Decorative woodblock titles for major landmasses and bodies of water
Historical and design context
- Name of the map: [Arabian Peninsula] [Sexta Asie Tabula, Arabia Felix.]
- Date of creation: 1482
- Mapmaker/publisher: Claudius Ptolemy (original cartography), Lienhart Holle (publisher, Ulm edition), woodblock engraving by Johannes Schnitzer
- Source: 1482 Ulm edition of Ptolemy’s Geographia, the first atlas printed north of the Alps and the first to contain illustrated woodcut maps
- Printing innovation: First woodblock printed depiction of the Arabian Peninsula; seas colored with expensive lapis lazuli pigment
- Language: All labels are in Latin, the scholarly language of the 15th century
- Map themes: Political and physical geography of the Arabian Peninsula and surrounding regions
- Edition distinctions: 1482 first edition lacks a printed title above the map image; seas colored blue with lapis lazuli; 1486 re-issue has a printed title and brown seas
- Rarity: First state of the map is rare and highly sought after; recent auction price over $110,000
- Significance: Most famous and highly-sought after 15th-century map of the Arabian Peninsula; earliest woodblock printed map of the region
- Influence: Ptolemy’s Geographia reintroduced latitude and longitude, map projection, and north orientation to European cartography
- Manuscript origins: Based on a manuscript by Dominus Nicolaus Germanus, a German Benedictine monk
- Notable for: Being intended for coloring, with publisher instructions for embellishment
Please double check the images to make sure that a specific town or place is shown on this map. You can also get in touch and ask us to check the map for you.
This map looks great at every size, but I always recommend going for a larger size if you have space. That way you can easily make out all of the details.
This map looks amazing at sizes all the way up to 90in (230cm). If you are looking for a larger map, please get in touch.
This map is wider than most maps, which would make it a perfect statement piece above a mantelpiece, sofa or desk.
The fifth listing image shows an example of my map personalisation service.
If you’re looking for something slightly different, check out my collection of the best old maps to see if something else catches your eye.
Please contact me to check if a certain location, landmark or feature is shown on this map.
This would make a wonderful birthday, Christmas, Father's Day, work leaving, anniversary or housewarming gift for someone from the areas covered by this map.
This map is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. The frame is a nice, simple black frame that suits most aesthetics. Please get in touch if you'd like a different frame colour or material. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.
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Step into the luminous world of Renaissance cartography with the extraordinary [Arabian Peninsula] [Sexta Asie Tabula, Arabia Felix.], a map whose very name evokes the legendary lands and scholarly ambition of its era. Crafted in 1482 for the celebrated Ulm edition of Ptolemy’s Geographia, this map is a true rarity: the earliest woodblock printed depiction of the Arabian Peninsula, and a crowning achievement of 15th-century mapmaking. Its labels, rendered in the scholarly Latin of the day, invite you to explore a world both familiar and wondrously reimagined, where the boundaries of knowledge were being redrawn with every turn of the press.
The genius behind this masterpiece is a confluence of great minds. The foundational cartography is the work of Claudius Ptolemy, the ancient Greek polymath whose Geographia redefined the science of mapping. The Ulm edition’s publisher, Lienhart Holle, brought Ptolemy’s vision to life north of the Alps for the first time, employing the innovative woodblock printing technique and the artistry of Johannes Schnitzer. Their collaboration produced not only a map but a work of art—one intended to be hand-colored with the rare and precious pigment lapis lazuli, sourced from the storied mines of Afghanistan.
This map is as rich in detail as it is in history. The Arabian Peninsula—known here as Arabia Felix—takes pride of place, surrounded by the azure embrace of the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Arabian Sea, Gulf of Oman, and Persian Gulf. The coastline is dotted with islands, and the land itself is marked by a tapestry of towns and political regions, each a testament to the mapmaker’s exhaustive scholarship. The edges of the map extend to the ancient realms of Ethiopia and Carmania, offering a glimpse of Africa and Persia as understood by Renaissance Europe.
A striking feature of this map is its pioneering use of a latitude and longitude grid, a cartographic innovation traceable to Ptolemy himself. This geometric framework, combined with the woodcut’s bold titles and decorative flourishes, imparts both scientific rigor and aesthetic grace. Every detail, from the placement of towns to the labeling of seas, reflects the intellectual ferment of an age when the world was being rediscovered through the lens of classical wisdom and the latest printing technology.
Historically, this map stands at the crossroads of discovery and tradition. It emerged during a time when Europe was reawakening to the geographical knowledge of antiquity, thanks to the rediscovery and Latin translation of Ptolemy’s texts. The Ulm edition was a monumental publishing event, its maps eagerly sought by scholars and collectors alike. Today, the [Arabian Peninsula] [Sexta Asie Tabula, Arabia Felix.] is celebrated not only for its rarity and beauty but also for its enduring influence on the art and science of mapping—a true jewel for the discerning collector.
Notable Features & Landmarks
- The Arabian Peninsula (Arabia Felix) depicted centrally and prominently
- Surrounding bodies of water: Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Arabian Sea, Gulf of Oman, and Persian Gulf (all labeled in Latin)
- Numerous islands illustrated around the peninsula
- Latitude and longitude grid framing the map
- Borders of Ethiopia (Africa) and Carmania (Persia/Iran) shown at map edges
- Political units and regions labeled (in Latin)
- Decorative woodblock titles for major landmasses and bodies of water
Historical and design context
- Name of the map: [Arabian Peninsula] [Sexta Asie Tabula, Arabia Felix.]
- Date of creation: 1482
- Mapmaker/publisher: Claudius Ptolemy (original cartography), Lienhart Holle (publisher, Ulm edition), woodblock engraving by Johannes Schnitzer
- Source: 1482 Ulm edition of Ptolemy’s Geographia, the first atlas printed north of the Alps and the first to contain illustrated woodcut maps
- Printing innovation: First woodblock printed depiction of the Arabian Peninsula; seas colored with expensive lapis lazuli pigment
- Language: All labels are in Latin, the scholarly language of the 15th century
- Map themes: Political and physical geography of the Arabian Peninsula and surrounding regions
- Edition distinctions: 1482 first edition lacks a printed title above the map image; seas colored blue with lapis lazuli; 1486 re-issue has a printed title and brown seas
- Rarity: First state of the map is rare and highly sought after; recent auction price over $110,000
- Significance: Most famous and highly-sought after 15th-century map of the Arabian Peninsula; earliest woodblock printed map of the region
- Influence: Ptolemy’s Geographia reintroduced latitude and longitude, map projection, and north orientation to European cartography
- Manuscript origins: Based on a manuscript by Dominus Nicolaus Germanus, a German Benedictine monk
- Notable for: Being intended for coloring, with publisher instructions for embellishment
Please double check the images to make sure that a specific town or place is shown on this map. You can also get in touch and ask us to check the map for you.
This map looks great at every size, but I always recommend going for a larger size if you have space. That way you can easily make out all of the details.
This map looks amazing at sizes all the way up to 90in (230cm). If you are looking for a larger map, please get in touch.
This map is wider than most maps, which would make it a perfect statement piece above a mantelpiece, sofa or desk.
The fifth listing image shows an example of my map personalisation service.
If you’re looking for something slightly different, check out my collection of the best old maps to see if something else catches your eye.
Please contact me to check if a certain location, landmark or feature is shown on this map.
This would make a wonderful birthday, Christmas, Father's Day, work leaving, anniversary or housewarming gift for someone from the areas covered by this map.
This map is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. The frame is a nice, simple black frame that suits most aesthetics. Please get in touch if you'd like a different frame colour or material. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.
This map is also available as a float framed canvas, sometimes known as a shadow gap framed canvas or canvas floater. The map is printed on artist's cotton canvas and then stretched over a handmade box frame. We then "float" the canvas inside a wooden frame, which is available in a range of colours (black, dark brown, oak, antique gold and white). This is a wonderful way to present a map without glazing in front. See some examples of float framed canvas maps and explore the differences between my different finishes.
For something truly unique, this map is also available in "Unique 3D", our trademarked process that dramatically transforms the map so that it has a wonderful sense of depth. We combine the original map with detailed topography and elevation data, so that mountains and the terrain really "pop". For more info and examples of 3D maps, check my Unique 3D page.
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Todos mis mapas y impresiones artísticas están bien empaquetados y enviados en un tubo resistente si no están enmarcados, o rodeados de espuma si están enmarcados.
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Mi marco estándar es un marco de madera de fresno negro estilo galería. Es simple y tiene un aspecto bastante moderno. Mi marco estándar tiene alrededor de 20 mm (0.8 in) de ancho.
Utilizo acrílico super claro (perspex/acrylite) para el vidrio del marco. Es más ligero y seguro que el vidrio, y se ve mejor, ya que la reflectividad es menor.
Seis colores de marco estándar están disponibles de forma gratuita (negro, marrón oscuro, gris oscuro, roble, blanco y oro antiguo).El enmarcado y montaje/matizado personalizado está disponible si buscas algo diferente.
La mayoría de los mapas, arte e ilustraciones también están disponibles como un lienzo enmarcado. Utilizamos lienzo de algodón mate (no brillante), lo estiramos sobre un marco de madera de caja de origen sostenible, y luego 'flotamos' la pieza dentro de un marco de madera. El resultado final es bastante hermoso, y no hay cristal que se interponga.
Todos los marcos se proporcionan "listos para colgar", con una cuerda o soportes en la parte posterior. Los marcos muy grandes tendrán placas de colgar de alta resistencia y/o un listón de montaje. Si tienes alguna pregunta, por favor ponte en contacto.
Mira algunos ejemplos de mis mapas enmarcados y mapas en lienzo enmarcados.
Alternativamente, también puedo proporcionar mapas antiguos y obras de arte en lienzo, tablero de espuma, papel de algodón y otros materiales.
Si deseas enmarcar tu mapa o obra de arte tú mismo, por favor lee mi guía de tamaños primero.
Algunos de mis mapas antiguos ahora están disponibles como lienzos enmarcados. Por favor contáctame si deseas pedir un tamaño que no está disponible en mi tienda.
Los mapas antiguos en lienzo son una alternativa interesante a los mapas enmarcados convencionalmente. Dependiendo de tu gusto personal y la decoración de la habitación, los mapas en lienzo pueden "destacar" un poco más que un mapa enmarcado.
Mis mapas son reproducciones de mapas originales de altísima calidad.
Obtengo mapas originales y raros de bibliotecas, casas de subastas y colecciones privadas de todo el mundo, los restauro en mi taller de Londres y luego uso tintas e impresoras giclée especializadas para crear hermosos mapas que lucen incluso mejor que el original.
Mis mapas están impresos en papel de archivo mate (no brillante) sin ácido que se siente de muy alta calidad y casi como una tarjeta. En términos técnicos, el peso/grosor del papel es de 10 mil/200 g/m². Es perfecto para enmarcar.
Imprimo con tintas pigmentadas Epson ultrachrome giclée UV resistentes a la decoloración, algunas de las mejores tintas que puedes encontrar.
yo también puedo hacer mapas sobre lienzo, trapo de algodón y otros materiales exóticos.
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Personalización de mapas
Si está buscando el regalo perfecto de aniversario o inauguración de la casa, puedo personalizar su mapa para hacerlo verdaderamente único. Por ejemplo, puedo agregar un mensaje corto, resaltar una ubicación importante o agregar el escudo de armas de su familia.
Las opciones son casi infinitas. Por favor mira mi página de personalización de mapas para ver algunos maravillosos ejemplos de lo que es posible.
Para pedir un mapa personalizado, seleccione "personalizar su mapa" antes de agregarlo a su carrito.
Ponerse en contacto si buscas personalizaciones y personalizaciones más complejas.
Envejecimiento del mapa
A lo largo de los años, los clientes me han preguntado cientos de veces si podían comprar un mapa que se viera uniforme. más viejo.
Bueno, ahora puedes hacerlo seleccionando Envejecido antes de agregar un mapa a tu carrito.
Todas las fotografías de productos que ve en esta página muestran el mapa en su forma original. Así es como se ve el mapa hoy.
Si selecciona Envejecido, envejeceré su mapa a mano, usando un proceso especial y único desarrollado a través de años de estudiar mapas antiguos, hablar con investigadores para comprender la química del envejecimiento del papel y, por supuesto... ¡mucha práctica!
Si no estás seguro, quédate con el color original del mapa. Si quieres algo un poco más oscuro y más viejo buscando, opte por Envejecido.
Si no estás satisfecho con tu pedido por cualquier motivo, contáctame para un reembolso sin complicaciones.
Estoy muy seguro de que te gustará tu mapa restaurado o impresión artística. He estado haciendo esto desde 1984. Soy un vendedor de 5 estrellas en Etsy. He vendido decenas de miles de mapas e impresiones artísticas y tengo más de 4,000 reseñas reales de 5 estrellas.
Utilizo un proceso único para restaurar mapas y obras de arte que consume mucho tiempo y mano de obra. Encontrar los mapas e ilustraciones originales puede llevar meses. Utilizo tecnología de última generación y extremadamente cara para escanear y restaurarlos. Como resultado, garantizo que mis mapas y impresiones artísticas son superiores a los demás - por eso puedo ofrecer un reembolso sin complicaciones.
Casi todos mis mapas e impresiones artísticas se ven increíbles en tamaños grandes (200 cm, 6.5 pies+) y también puedo enmarcarlos y entregártelos a través de un servicio de mensajería especial de gran tamaño. Contáctame para discutir tus necesidades específicas.
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