World Map on a Double Heart-Shaped Projection

A black and cream world map drawn as two joined heart-shaped lobes, covered in fine engraved lines and lettering.

Artist

Gerhard Mercator

Date

1538

Medium

Map & chart

From

Library of Congress

Tags

Myth & religionPattern & textureVintage1500sDutch & Flemish

Colors

License

Public Domain Mark

Collections

Vintage Maps