World - Worldwide Seas and Oceans; Petrus Vesconte, Albertin de Vega, Piri Re'is, Diogo Ribero, Diogo Homem, Hessel Gerritsz, Pieter - Portulane. Seekarten vom 13. bis 17. Hahrhundert - 1200-1700

This compilation of portolan charts dating from the 13th to 17th centuries features works by renowned cartographers such as Petrus Vesconte, Albertin de Vega, Piri Re'is, Diogo Ribeiro, Diogo Homem, Hessel Gerritsz, and Pieter. Portolan charts are early nautical maps centered on coastal outlines, harbor details, compass roses, and sailing routes used extensively in the Mediterranean and beyond to facilitate maritime navigation. These charts represent the evolution of seafaring knowledge during the Age of Discovery and are prized for their accuracy despite the limited tools of the era. They also testify to the cultural and scientific exchanges among European, Ottoman, and North African mapmakers, highlighting their role in commerce, navigation, and empire expansion.