World Map - Ruysch (1508) (Map) Accent Coffee Mug

The World Map - Ruysch (1508) is an antique map depicting the known world during the early modern period. Created by the Flemish cartographer, Cornelis de Jode, who based it on an earlier map by the Dutch cartographer Bernhardus (Bartolomeus) Rvysch (Ruysch), this map was published in 1508. The map offers a geographical representation of Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas during the late medieval period. It includes detailed information about various regions such as cities, rivers, mountains, and coastal features. The map also showcases a number of mythical places, reflecting the limited understanding of the world at that time. The World Map - Ruysch (1508) serves as an important historical artifact, providing insights into the geographical knowledge of the early 16th century and demonstrating the evolution of cartography from the medieval to the early modern period. The map's significance lies in its contribution to the development of world maps and its role as a reference for subsequent cartographic works.