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Step into the world of Renaissance discovery with the extraordinary (Arabian Peninsula) Tabula Sexta de Asia, a masterwork of early cartography first printed in Florence in 1482. This rare and evocative map is the creation of Francesco Berlinghieri, a Florentine innovator whose daring approach redefined the boundaries of geographical knowledge. Drawing upon the ancient wisdom of Claudius Ptolemy and supplementing it with contemporary sources, Berlinghieri’s map stands apart as a vivid testament to the curiosity and ambition of the age. The Tabula Sexta de Asia is more than a geographical record; it is a visual narrative, capturing the imagination of explorers and scholars alike as they sought to understand the vast and mysterious Arabian Peninsula.
Berlinghieri’s vision was both scholarly and artistic. Unlike his contemporaries, he imbued his maps with dynamic coastlines and fluid mountain ranges, reflecting a world alive with movement and possibility. The Arabian Peninsula emerges here in a distinctly Ptolemaic form, its contours stretched and shaped by the limitations and aspirations of classical knowledge. Yet, within this framework, Berlinghieri’s artistry shines: rivers snake from central massifs to distant shores, archipelagos cluster near the Strait of Hormuz, and the coastlines of the Red Sea and Persian Gulf undulate with an almost painterly grace. This is a map where myth and reality intermingle, where the known world meets the legendary.
Among the map’s most captivating features are its depictions of the Holy Cities—Mecca (Macoraba) and Medina (Lathrippa)—set amidst stylized mountains and rivers, their positions hinting at the profound religious and commercial significance they held even in antiquity. Along the Red Sea, the bustling port of Jeddah (Badeo Regio) and the northern harbor of Yanbu are rendered with remarkable fidelity, while the fabled interior, the Rub al-Khali or Empty Quarter, is imaginatively filled with conjectural towns, rivers, and mountain ranges. Here, the boundaries between fact and legend blur, echoing the stories and speculations of sailors and traders who skirted Arabia’s uncharted heart.
The map’s eastern reaches offer an early, tantalizing glimpse of regions that would become modern Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. Ancient toponyms such as Catara and Chabuata stand as some of the earliest cartographic representations of these now-vital centers, while the coastline’s distinctive scoops and bays evoke the dynamic interplay between land and sea. The inclusion of islands like Socotra and intricate archipelagos near the Strait of Hormuz further underscores Berlinghieri’s commitment to capturing both the physical and mythological geography of the Arabian world.
Francesco Berlinghieri’s legacy is that of a cartographic pioneer—one who dared to challenge convention by blending the mathematical rigor of Ptolemy with the artistic sensibilities of the Florentine Renaissance. His Tabula Sexta de Asia is a singular achievement, notable not only for its historical significance but also for its enduring beauty. To own this map is to possess a piece of the intellectual and artistic ferment that shaped the modern understanding of the world—a rare window into the imagination and ambition of the Renaissance, where every river, mountain, and coastline tells a story centuries in the making.
Cities and towns on this map
- Saudi Arabia
- Jeddah (Badeo Regio) – modern population: ~4.7 million
- Mecca (Macoraba) – modern population: ~2 million
- Medina (Lathrippa/Yathrib) – modern population: ~1.5 million
- Najran (Nagara) – modern population: ~600,000
- Al-Qatif (Magidanata, though misplaced on map) – modern population: ~500,000
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Yanbu (Iabia-Vie/Iambia) – modern population: ~250,000
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United Arab Emirates
- Abu Dhabi (Chabuata) – modern population: ~1.5 million
- Sharjah (Sacoa) – modern population: ~1.3 million
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Jazīrat as Sīnīyah (Casina) – population: small, part of Umm Al Quwain
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Qatar
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Catara (Qatar/Doha region) – modern population: Doha ~2.4 million
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Oman
- Bidbid (Vodona, misplaced in the map’s center) – modern population: ~20,000
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Nizwa (near Bidbid) – modern population: ~70,000
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Yemen
- Najran (Nagara, actually in Saudi Arabia but often associated with Yemen in ancient sources)
Notable Features & Landmarks
- Red Sea (Mare Rubrum)
- Persian Gulf (Sinus Persicus)
- Arabian Sea (Mare Erythraeum)
- Gulf of Aden (depicted)
- Alar Fl. (possibly Wadi Lamhah)
- Betio Fl. (corresponds to Wadi Fa’idah or Wadi Fayd)
- Prion Fl. (mythological, possibly the Pishon River)
- Central massif/mountain ranges depicted in stylized form
- Mountain chains running through the peninsula
- Socotra (large island off southern Arabia)
- String of islands in the Red Sea
- Archipelago-like features near the Strait of Hormuz
- Labeled regions: Arabia Felix, Arabia Petrea, Arabia Deserta
- “SARACENI” labeled in the northern desert
- Dynamic, stylized coastlines with bays and inlets, especially along the Gulf and Red Sea
Historical and design context
- Original title: (Arabian Peninsula) Tabula Sexta de Asia
- Created by Francesco Berlinghieri in Florence, 1482, based on the work of Claudius Ptolemy
- Among the earliest printed maps to depict the Arabian Peninsula in a recognizable form
- Part of Berlinghieri’s innovative atlas Septe Giornate della Geographia, notable for using multiple map projections and sources beyond Ptolemy
- Artistic map with dynamic coastlines, fluid mountain ranges, and stylized rivers
- Fills the Arabian interior (Empty Quarter/Rub al-Khali) with conjectural and mythological features, reflecting limited knowledge of the region at the time
- Shows both ancient and mythological features, including the earliest faint depictions of Qatar and the United Arab Emirates
- Blends classical knowledge, medieval legend, and Renaissance innovation
- The “first state” of the map, confirmed by specific textual features (“PAR DE ARABIA PETREA” and “SARACENI” without overprinting)
- Important for the study of early cartography and the transmission of geographic knowledge from antiquity to the Renaissance
Please double check the images to make sure that a specific town or place is shown on this map. You can also get in touch and ask us to check the map for you.
This map looks great at every size, but I always recommend going for a larger size if you have space. That way you can easily make out all of the details.
This map looks amazing at sizes all the way up to 90in (230cm). If you are looking for a larger map, please get in touch.
The model in the listing images is holding the 24x36in (60x90cm) version of this map.
The fifth listing image shows an example of my map personalisation service.
If you’re looking for something slightly different, check out my collection of the best old maps to see if something else catches your eye.
Please contact me to check if a certain location, landmark or feature is shown on this map.
This would make a wonderful birthday, Christmas, Father's Day, work leaving, anniversary or housewarming gift for someone from the areas covered by this map.
This map is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. The frame is a nice, simple black frame that suits most aesthetics. Please get in touch if you'd like a different frame colour or material. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.
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Step into the world of Renaissance discovery with the extraordinary (Arabian Peninsula) Tabula Sexta de Asia, a masterwork of early cartography first printed in Florence in 1482. This rare and evocative map is the creation of Francesco Berlinghieri, a Florentine innovator whose daring approach redefined the boundaries of geographical knowledge. Drawing upon the ancient wisdom of Claudius Ptolemy and supplementing it with contemporary sources, Berlinghieri’s map stands apart as a vivid testament to the curiosity and ambition of the age. The Tabula Sexta de Asia is more than a geographical record; it is a visual narrative, capturing the imagination of explorers and scholars alike as they sought to understand the vast and mysterious Arabian Peninsula.
Berlinghieri’s vision was both scholarly and artistic. Unlike his contemporaries, he imbued his maps with dynamic coastlines and fluid mountain ranges, reflecting a world alive with movement and possibility. The Arabian Peninsula emerges here in a distinctly Ptolemaic form, its contours stretched and shaped by the limitations and aspirations of classical knowledge. Yet, within this framework, Berlinghieri’s artistry shines: rivers snake from central massifs to distant shores, archipelagos cluster near the Strait of Hormuz, and the coastlines of the Red Sea and Persian Gulf undulate with an almost painterly grace. This is a map where myth and reality intermingle, where the known world meets the legendary.
Among the map’s most captivating features are its depictions of the Holy Cities—Mecca (Macoraba) and Medina (Lathrippa)—set amidst stylized mountains and rivers, their positions hinting at the profound religious and commercial significance they held even in antiquity. Along the Red Sea, the bustling port of Jeddah (Badeo Regio) and the northern harbor of Yanbu are rendered with remarkable fidelity, while the fabled interior, the Rub al-Khali or Empty Quarter, is imaginatively filled with conjectural towns, rivers, and mountain ranges. Here, the boundaries between fact and legend blur, echoing the stories and speculations of sailors and traders who skirted Arabia’s uncharted heart.
The map’s eastern reaches offer an early, tantalizing glimpse of regions that would become modern Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. Ancient toponyms such as Catara and Chabuata stand as some of the earliest cartographic representations of these now-vital centers, while the coastline’s distinctive scoops and bays evoke the dynamic interplay between land and sea. The inclusion of islands like Socotra and intricate archipelagos near the Strait of Hormuz further underscores Berlinghieri’s commitment to capturing both the physical and mythological geography of the Arabian world.
Francesco Berlinghieri’s legacy is that of a cartographic pioneer—one who dared to challenge convention by blending the mathematical rigor of Ptolemy with the artistic sensibilities of the Florentine Renaissance. His Tabula Sexta de Asia is a singular achievement, notable not only for its historical significance but also for its enduring beauty. To own this map is to possess a piece of the intellectual and artistic ferment that shaped the modern understanding of the world—a rare window into the imagination and ambition of the Renaissance, where every river, mountain, and coastline tells a story centuries in the making.
Cities and towns on this map
- Saudi Arabia
- Jeddah (Badeo Regio) – modern population: ~4.7 million
- Mecca (Macoraba) – modern population: ~2 million
- Medina (Lathrippa/Yathrib) – modern population: ~1.5 million
- Najran (Nagara) – modern population: ~600,000
- Al-Qatif (Magidanata, though misplaced on map) – modern population: ~500,000
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Yanbu (Iabia-Vie/Iambia) – modern population: ~250,000
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United Arab Emirates
- Abu Dhabi (Chabuata) – modern population: ~1.5 million
- Sharjah (Sacoa) – modern population: ~1.3 million
-
Jazīrat as Sīnīyah (Casina) – population: small, part of Umm Al Quwain
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Qatar
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Catara (Qatar/Doha region) – modern population: Doha ~2.4 million
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Oman
- Bidbid (Vodona, misplaced in the map’s center) – modern population: ~20,000
-
Nizwa (near Bidbid) – modern population: ~70,000
-
Yemen
- Najran (Nagara, actually in Saudi Arabia but often associated with Yemen in ancient sources)
Notable Features & Landmarks
- Red Sea (Mare Rubrum)
- Persian Gulf (Sinus Persicus)
- Arabian Sea (Mare Erythraeum)
- Gulf of Aden (depicted)
- Alar Fl. (possibly Wadi Lamhah)
- Betio Fl. (corresponds to Wadi Fa’idah or Wadi Fayd)
- Prion Fl. (mythological, possibly the Pishon River)
- Central massif/mountain ranges depicted in stylized form
- Mountain chains running through the peninsula
- Socotra (large island off southern Arabia)
- String of islands in the Red Sea
- Archipelago-like features near the Strait of Hormuz
- Labeled regions: Arabia Felix, Arabia Petrea, Arabia Deserta
- “SARACENI” labeled in the northern desert
- Dynamic, stylized coastlines with bays and inlets, especially along the Gulf and Red Sea
Historical and design context
- Original title: (Arabian Peninsula) Tabula Sexta de Asia
- Created by Francesco Berlinghieri in Florence, 1482, based on the work of Claudius Ptolemy
- Among the earliest printed maps to depict the Arabian Peninsula in a recognizable form
- Part of Berlinghieri’s innovative atlas Septe Giornate della Geographia, notable for using multiple map projections and sources beyond Ptolemy
- Artistic map with dynamic coastlines, fluid mountain ranges, and stylized rivers
- Fills the Arabian interior (Empty Quarter/Rub al-Khali) with conjectural and mythological features, reflecting limited knowledge of the region at the time
- Shows both ancient and mythological features, including the earliest faint depictions of Qatar and the United Arab Emirates
- Blends classical knowledge, medieval legend, and Renaissance innovation
- The “first state” of the map, confirmed by specific textual features (“PAR DE ARABIA PETREA” and “SARACENI” without overprinting)
- Important for the study of early cartography and the transmission of geographic knowledge from antiquity to the Renaissance
Please double check the images to make sure that a specific town or place is shown on this map. You can also get in touch and ask us to check the map for you.
This map looks great at every size, but I always recommend going for a larger size if you have space. That way you can easily make out all of the details.
This map looks amazing at sizes all the way up to 90in (230cm). If you are looking for a larger map, please get in touch.
The model in the listing images is holding the 24x36in (60x90cm) version of this map.
The fifth listing image shows an example of my map personalisation service.
If you’re looking for something slightly different, check out my collection of the best old maps to see if something else catches your eye.
Please contact me to check if a certain location, landmark or feature is shown on this map.
This would make a wonderful birthday, Christmas, Father's Day, work leaving, anniversary or housewarming gift for someone from the areas covered by this map.
This map is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. The frame is a nice, simple black frame that suits most aesthetics. Please get in touch if you'd like a different frame colour or material. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.
This map is also available as a float framed canvas, sometimes known as a shadow gap framed canvas or canvas floater. The map is printed on artist's cotton canvas and then stretched over a handmade box frame. We then "float" the canvas inside a wooden frame, which is available in a range of colours (black, dark brown, oak, antique gold and white). This is a wonderful way to present a map without glazing in front. See some examples of float framed canvas maps and explore the differences between my different finishes.
For something truly unique, this map is also available in "Unique 3D", our trademarked process that dramatically transforms the map so that it has a wonderful sense of depth. We combine the original map with detailed topography and elevation data, so that mountains and the terrain really "pop". For more info and examples of 3D maps, check my Unique 3D page.
Para la mayoría de los pedidos, el tiempo de entrega es de aproximadamente 3 días laborables. Los productos personalizados y a medida tardan más, ya que tengo que hacer la personalización y enviártelo para su aprobación, lo cual suele tardar 1 o 2 días.
Tenga en cuenta que los pedidos enmarcados muy grandes suelen tardar más en fabricarse y entregarse.
Si necesitas que tu pedido llegue para una fecha determinada, por favor contáctame antes de hacer el pedido para que podamos encontrar la mejor manera de asegurarnos de que recibas tu pedido a tiempo.
Imprimo y enmarco mapas y obras de arte en 23 países alrededor del mundo. Esto significa que tu pedido se fabricará localmente, lo que reduce el tiempo de entrega y asegura que no se dañe durante el envío. Nunca pagarás aranceles de aduana o impuestos de importación, y pondremos menos CO2 en el aire.
Todos mis mapas y impresiones artísticas están bien empaquetados y enviados en un tubo resistente si no están enmarcados, o rodeados de espuma si están enmarcados.
Intento enviar todos los pedidos dentro de 1 o 2 días después de recibir tu pedido, aunque algunos productos (como mascarillas, tazas y bolsas de tela) pueden tardar más en fabricarse.
Si seleccionas Entrega Exprés al finalizar la compra, priorizaremos tu pedido y lo enviaremos por mensajería de 1 día (Fedex, DHL, UPS, Parcelforce).
La entrega al día siguiente también está disponible en algunos países (EE. UU., Reino Unido, Singapur, EAU), pero por favor intenta hacer tu pedido temprano en el día para que podamos enviarlo a tiempo.
Mi marco estándar es un marco de madera de fresno negro estilo galería. Es simple y tiene un aspecto bastante moderno. Mi marco estándar tiene alrededor de 20 mm (0.8 in) de ancho.
Utilizo acrílico super claro (perspex/acrylite) para el vidrio del marco. Es más ligero y seguro que el vidrio, y se ve mejor, ya que la reflectividad es menor.
Seis colores de marco estándar están disponibles de forma gratuita (negro, marrón oscuro, gris oscuro, roble, blanco y oro antiguo).El enmarcado y montaje/matizado personalizado está disponible si buscas algo diferente.
La mayoría de los mapas, arte e ilustraciones también están disponibles como un lienzo enmarcado. Utilizamos lienzo de algodón mate (no brillante), lo estiramos sobre un marco de madera de caja de origen sostenible, y luego 'flotamos' la pieza dentro de un marco de madera. El resultado final es bastante hermoso, y no hay cristal que se interponga.
Todos los marcos se proporcionan "listos para colgar", con una cuerda o soportes en la parte posterior. Los marcos muy grandes tendrán placas de colgar de alta resistencia y/o un listón de montaje. Si tienes alguna pregunta, por favor ponte en contacto.
Mira algunos ejemplos de mis mapas enmarcados y mapas en lienzo enmarcados.
Alternativamente, también puedo proporcionar mapas antiguos y obras de arte en lienzo, tablero de espuma, papel de algodón y otros materiales.
Si deseas enmarcar tu mapa o obra de arte tú mismo, por favor lee mi guía de tamaños primero.
Algunos de mis mapas antiguos ahora están disponibles como lienzos enmarcados. Por favor contáctame si deseas pedir un tamaño que no está disponible en mi tienda.
Los mapas antiguos en lienzo son una alternativa interesante a los mapas enmarcados convencionalmente. Dependiendo de tu gusto personal y la decoración de la habitación, los mapas en lienzo pueden "destacar" un poco más que un mapa enmarcado.
Mis mapas son reproducciones de mapas originales de altísima calidad.
Obtengo mapas originales y raros de bibliotecas, casas de subastas y colecciones privadas de todo el mundo, los restauro en mi taller de Londres y luego uso tintas e impresoras giclée especializadas para crear hermosos mapas que lucen incluso mejor que el original.
Mis mapas están impresos en papel de archivo mate (no brillante) sin ácido que se siente de muy alta calidad y casi como una tarjeta. En términos técnicos, el peso/grosor del papel es de 10 mil/200 g/m². Es perfecto para enmarcar.
Imprimo con tintas pigmentadas Epson ultrachrome giclée UV resistentes a la decoloración, algunas de las mejores tintas que puedes encontrar.
yo también puedo hacer mapas sobre lienzo, trapo de algodón y otros materiales exóticos.
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Personalización de mapas
Si está buscando el regalo perfecto de aniversario o inauguración de la casa, puedo personalizar su mapa para hacerlo verdaderamente único. Por ejemplo, puedo agregar un mensaje corto, resaltar una ubicación importante o agregar el escudo de armas de su familia.
Las opciones son casi infinitas. Por favor mira mi página de personalización de mapas para ver algunos maravillosos ejemplos de lo que es posible.
Para pedir un mapa personalizado, seleccione "personalizar su mapa" antes de agregarlo a su carrito.
Ponerse en contacto si buscas personalizaciones y personalizaciones más complejas.
Envejecimiento del mapa
A lo largo de los años, los clientes me han preguntado cientos de veces si podían comprar un mapa que se viera uniforme. más viejo.
Bueno, ahora puedes hacerlo seleccionando Envejecido antes de agregar un mapa a tu carrito.
Todas las fotografías de productos que ve en esta página muestran el mapa en su forma original. Así es como se ve el mapa hoy.
Si selecciona Envejecido, envejeceré su mapa a mano, usando un proceso especial y único desarrollado a través de años de estudiar mapas antiguos, hablar con investigadores para comprender la química del envejecimiento del papel y, por supuesto... ¡mucha práctica!
Si no estás seguro, quédate con el color original del mapa. Si quieres algo un poco más oscuro y más viejo buscando, opte por Envejecido.
Si no estás satisfecho con tu pedido por cualquier motivo, contáctame para un reembolso sin complicaciones.
Estoy muy seguro de que te gustará tu mapa restaurado o impresión artística. He estado haciendo esto desde 1984. Soy un vendedor de 5 estrellas en Etsy. He vendido decenas de miles de mapas e impresiones artísticas y tengo más de 4,000 reseñas reales de 5 estrellas.
Utilizo un proceso único para restaurar mapas y obras de arte que consume mucho tiempo y mano de obra. Encontrar los mapas e ilustraciones originales puede llevar meses. Utilizo tecnología de última generación y extremadamente cara para escanear y restaurarlos. Como resultado, garantizo que mis mapas y impresiones artísticas son superiores a los demás - por eso puedo ofrecer un reembolso sin complicaciones.
Casi todos mis mapas e impresiones artísticas se ven increíbles en tamaños grandes (200 cm, 6.5 pies+) y también puedo enmarcarlos y entregártelos a través de un servicio de mensajería especial de gran tamaño. Contáctame para discutir tus necesidades específicas.
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