Old Upside Down Map of Africa by Ramusio, 1554 Finish:Framed canvas map wends through the middle of

wends through the middle of the map

Matisse offers viewers a glimpse into a serene view through an open window

Musée d'histoire naturelle de Genève

The County of Namur

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Old Upside Down Map of Africa by Ramusio, 1554 Finish:Framed canvas map wends through the middle ofDiscover the allure of exploration with the "Africa Prima Tavola," a captivating map crafted by the esteemed Venetian cartographer Giovanni Battista Ramusio in 1554. This remarkable piece is one of the earliest printed maps of Africa, offering a unique upside down presentation of the continent. Drawing from the rich accounts of Arab geographers and the daring voyages of Portuguese explorers, Ramusio's map provides a window into the 16th century