Originally produced only in woodcut form, the Chronicon Nurembergense Map of 1493 was published in National Geographic Magazine in April 1893, just five years after the Societys inception. This Latin version was first published in April of 1493, followed by a German version in December of the same year. A perfect companion to the world map by Johannes Ruysch. The 1893 Chronicon Nurembergense map, originally published in 1493, features: • Map and marginalia, all originally produced using woodcuts • Map detail showing known countries, mountain ranges, rivers, and other natural features. • Spectacular marginalia, filled with the winds and mystical figures
Coverage Area: Europe, portions of Asia, India, Africa
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