Old Upside Down Map of Africa by Ramusio, 1554 Finish:Framed canvas map Evening Rain at a Lakeside

Evening Rain at a Lakeside Tearoom by Hasui Kawase

The County of Namur

wends through the middle of the map

the detailed topography offers a nuanced understanding of the varied landscapes across these regions

Musée d'histoire naturelle de Genève

Old Upside Down Map of Africa by Ramusio, 1554 Finish:Framed canvas map Evening Rain at a LakesideDiscover the allure of exploration with the "Africa Prima Tavola," a captivating map crafted by the esteemed Venetian cartographer Giovanni Battista Ramusio in 1554. This remarkable piece is one of the earliest printed maps of Africa, offering a unique upside down presentation of the continent. Drawing from the rich accounts of Arab geographers and the daring voyages of Portuguese explorers, Ramusio's map provides a window into the 16th century