Map of the World 1889

drawing, print, paper

drawing

toned paper

light pencil work

print

pencil sketch

paper

personal sketchbook

ink drawing experimentation

england

pen-ink sketch

pen work

sketchbook drawing

sketchbook art

watercolor

This 1889 engraving, "Map of the World," by John Paul Cimerlin, depicts a detailed map of the world, a popular art form during the Renaissance. The map is surrounded by an intricate decorative frame featuring winged cherubs and other allegorical figures, emphasizing the importance of cartography in exploring the world. This print is a valuable historical artifact that highlights the development of global mapping during the 16th century.