Septentrionalium terrarum descriptio map of the Arctic 1595

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The ''Septentrionalium Terrarum descriptio'' is a renowned map of the Arctic region created by the Flemish cartographer Gerardus Mercator in 1595. As one of the most influential mapmakers of the 16th century, Mercator is best known for his 1569 world map based on a new projection that represented sailing courses of constant bearing as straight lines—an innovation that transformed nautical cartography. The ''Septentrionalium Terrarum descriptio'' stands as one of his later works, published posthumously by his son Rumold Mercator.

This map is particularly notable for its detailed depiction of the Arctic, at a time when the region was still largely unexplored and shrouded in mystery. It reflects the European geographical knowledge and mythology of the High Arctic during the late Renaissance period. The map is centered on the North Pole, which is represented as a large rock surrounded by a giant whirlpool and four surrounding islands, an interpretation based on the descriptions of the legendary Rupes Nigra, a magnetic rock which was believed to cause the compass needle to point north.

Mercator's map also includes the mythical island of Frisland, which had appeared in earlier maps, and provides intricate details of Greenland and Iceland, as well as the northern coasts of Europe and Asia. The ''Septentrionalium Terrarum descriptio'' is not only a testament to the cartographic skills and imagination of Mercator but also serves as a historical document that offers insight into the state of Arctic exploration and the myths and misconceptions of the era.

The map's legacy continues to be of interest to historians, geographers, and collectors, as it encapsulates the transition from medieval to modern scientific cartography. It remains an important artifact for the study of the history of cartography and the European perception of the world during the Age of Discovery.

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