Ancient Old Bible Antique Map: Asia "Pegasus" 1581 Canvas Magnetic Wooden Hanger

Description: This product is a High Quality Art print.On the back there are details of this map (description, author...)VERY FASHIONABLE PRESTIGIOUS GIFT!A BEAUTIFUL DECORATION FOR OFFICE AND HOME!Author: Heinrich Bünting (*1545 – †1606) was a Protestant pastor and theologian. He is best known for his book of woodcut maps titled Itinerarium Sacrae Scripturae (Travel book through Holy Scripture)Map title: Asia Secunda Pars Terrae in Forma Pegasir /Magdeberg/ 1581(Asia in the Form of Pegasus)Description: Map of Asia in the shape of the mythical winged horse Pegasus. The horse is drawn fairly realistically, with a good deal of imagination required to view the map. The head represents Asia Minor, with the mouth at Istanbul. The wings portray Central Asia and Siberia. The Caspian Sea appears horizontally between the wings and the saddle. Persia is delineated on the horse's blanket, with the forelegs forming Arabia. The hind legs represent the Indian and Malay Peninsulas.The map is among the earliest representations of a land mass in the form of an animal (or human). Heinrich Bünting best known today for his book, Itinerarium Sacrae Scripturae (Travel book through Holy Scripture), a travel collection and commentary of the geography of the Bible. The book provided the most complete summary of biblical geography then available and described the Holy Land by following the travels of various notable people from the Old and New Testaments. First published in Madgeburg in 1581, Itinerarium Sacrae Scripturae was a very popular book for the time. Over 60 editions were published between 1581 and 1757. Material: 100% Cotton Canvas, Magnetic Wooden HangerTotal size: 16" X 13 " (41 cm X 33 cm)

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