Kaart van Italië c. 1555 - 1560

"Kaart van Italië" is a detailed map of Italy created by Giovanni Andrea Vavassore around 1555-1560. The map uses a combination of text and graphic elements to depict the geography of the Italian peninsula, featuring regions like Romagna, Marca Dancona, Abruzzo, Puglia, Calabria and the islands of Corsica and Sardinia. The map's design is typical of 16th-century cartography, employing a mix of descriptive labels, visual symbols, and geometric shapes to represent different geographical features. Vavassore's map provides valuable insight into the state of Italian cartography during the Renaissance, reflecting the era's growing interest in exploring and documenting the world.