Isola Cuba Nova, Girolamo Ruscelli 1574

Title: Isola Cuba Nova. Verso: Isola Cuba.

1574 antique copperplate engraved map of Cuba, Jamaica, the Cayman Islands, and the western part of Hispaniola, all in hand coloring.

Details: Girolamo Ruscelli was an Italian polymath, who lived during the 16th century.
He was born in Viterbo, Italy, around 1504 and died in 1566.
Ruscelli was primarily known for his work as a writer, editor, and publisher.
He played a significant role in the dissemination of knowledge during the Renaissance period.

In Venice, Ruscelli was associated with the vibrant intellectual and cultural milieu of the city.
Venice, during the Renaissance, was a major center for the printing and dissemination of books, attracting scholars, writers, and publishers from across Europe.

One of Ruscelli's notable contributions is his edition of "La Geografia di Claudio Tolomeo Alessandrino" (The Geography of Claudius Ptolemy), which was published in Venice in 1561.
This work was a revised edition of Ptolemy's ancient geographical treatise, incorporating updated maps and geographical knowledge available during Ruscelli's time.

One of the maps included in Ruscelli's edition of Ptolemy's Geography is the map titled "Isola Cuba Nova" (New Island of Cuba).
This map depicts the island of Cuba in the Caribbean, which was a significant area of exploration and interest during the Age of Discovery.
It's important to note that at that time, there was still considerable confusion and misinformation about the geography of the New World, so maps like these often contained inaccuracies or speculative elements.

Ruscelli's edition of Ptolemy's Geography was influential in its time and contributed to the dissemination of geographical knowledge during the Renaissance.
It helped to preserve and disseminate classical knowledge while also incorporating contemporary updates and advancements in geographical understanding.

Overall, Girolamo Ruscelli's work as a publisher and editor in Venice played a significant role in the transmission of knowledge during the Renaissance, and his edition of Ptolemy's Geography, including the map "Isola Cuba Nova," stands as a testament to his contributions to the field of geography and cartography.

Size: 11.5 x 8.5 inches. 29 x 21.5 cm.
Condition Very Good.
• The paper is bright and clean with a centerfold. The image itself has no major tears or creases, though there are small, old small holes at the top of the centerfold.
• Image: Sharp engraved lines with minimal discoloration.

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