Ptolemaic World Map – Unframed
A map taken from Claudius Ptolemy’s *Cosmographia*, derived from the manuscript Pluteo 30.3, held at the Biblioteca Medicea Laurenziana in Florence
5 KEY POINTS- Map of the known world in the great Ptolemaic cartographic tradition
- Taken from a 15th-century historical manuscript preserved in Florence
- Free Edition without a frame, giving you complete freedom to display your artwork
- Limited edition of 149 numbered copies
- 24-month warranty and 30-day right of withdrawal
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299,00 €
- Description
Description
An extraordinary cartographic plate of the known world, drawn from Claudius Ptolemy’s Cosmographia and inspired by one of the most fascinating examples of Renaissance geographical tradition. With its oval layout, deep blue seas, gold frame, and allegorical figures of the winds, this map conveys the allure of a vision of the world in which science, art, and imagination coexist in perfect balance.
Offered in a Free edition without a frame, it is designed for those who wish to independently choose the frame that best suits their taste, their environment and their idea of ​​beauty.
The manuscript from which it is taken
This plate comes from the Pluteo 30.3 manuscript, preserved in the Laurentian Library in Florence. According to the Imago entry, it is a precious 15th-century codex, composed of 134 leaves and decorated with gold-framed plates supporting Ptolemy’s text. The manuscript belongs to one of the most representative strands of the 15th-century Ptolemaic tradition, traceable to Niccolò Germanicus, in the Latin translation from the Greek by Iacopo Angeli da Scarperia, circulated under the title Cosmographia.
We are not faced with a simple decorative image, but a panel born from a precise manuscript and scientific tradition. In the Geographia, Ptolemy organized the inhabited world, the ecumene, through coordinates, latitudes, and longitudes, offering one of the highest expressions of geographical knowledge of the ancient world.
Description
Ptolemy’s Map of the Known World does not represent a single region, but the entire image of the inhabited world as conceived in the Ptolemaic tradition. It is a table that encapsulates an idea of ​​knowledge: measuring the earth, arranging it, shaping it, and transforming it into vision.
The charm of this work stems from its balance between rigor and wonder. The ecumene unfolds in a harmonious and enveloping composition; the intense and deep seas dialogue with the lands traversed by lines, names, and signs; the precious golden border and the figures of the winds surrounding the map lend the whole a cultured, authoritative, and immediately recognizable presence.
This edition is offered in its Free format, unframed. This choice is designed to give the buyer the freedom to enhance the work according to their own taste: with a classic, contemporary, minimalist, or museum-style frame, in harmony with the space in which it will be stored or displayed.
Designed for collectors, scholars, bibliophiles, and lovers of ancient cartography, Ptolemy’s Map of the Known World is ideal for a private library, a professional office, a formal space, or a collection dedicated to the great masterpieces of European memory. It doesn’t just decorate: it tells a story.
What Are You Buying?
- Ptolemy’s Map of the Known World (59cm x 43cm – Width x Height)
- A numbered copy from a limited edition of 149 copies
- Free Edition frameless
- Certificate of authenticity / colophon with the work’s number
- Exclusive access to the Antiquus reserved area with in-depth digital content
Your Seal
Each piece is part of a limited, numbered edition of 149 copies. It is not merely a decorative print, but a collectible item that is uniquely identifiable, carefully selected, and intended for a select few.
This version is also unframed, to give you the freedom that is part of the work’s value: you can keep it or frame it in the way that feels closest to your style, your home, your studio, your idea of ​​beauty.
Your card. Your number. Your display choice.
Why Choose the Free Edition
The frameless Free edition is ideal for those who want:
- choose the most suitable frame on your own
- coordinate the artwork with classic or contemporary furnishings
- go to your trusted framer
- create a customized display solution
- buy the board in its most basic and versatile form
Warranties Antiquus
Your purchase includes:
- 24 month warranty
- 30-day right of withdrawal
Because a fine piece of work must offer not only charm and cultural value, but also protection and peace of mind over time.
A Little Invitation to the Game
Find Italy, observe it carefully, and be amazed by how it was imagined and designed in a time before satellites, aerial photography, or digital maps. This is also the charm of this painting: it reminds us that, before absolute precision, there was intelligence, observation, and wonder.
Conclusion
Ptolemy’s Map of the Known World is an invitation to contemplate the world through the eyes of ancient tradition. A work that combines visual power, historical memory, and cultural prestige.
In this unframed Free edition, the panel retains all its essential elegance and gives you the freedom to complete it according to your taste. Not just a purchase, but a choice of taste, culture, and identity.
FAQ – Questions and Answers on Ptolemy’s Map of the Known World
No. This is the Free version, so the print is sold unframed, giving the buyer the freedom to choose their preferred display option.
To offer greater aesthetic and practical flexibility. Every room has its own unique style, and this solution allows you to showcase your artwork with the frame that best suits your space.
The map is taken from the Pluteo 30.3 manuscript in the Laurentian Library in Florence, a 15th-century codex associated with the Ptolemaic cartographic tradition.
It represents the known world, that is, the ecumene according to Ptolemy’s geographical tradition: not a single region, but the vision of the inhabited world transmitted by ancient cartography.
Yes. Each piece is part of a limited, numbered edition of 149 pieces.
It is designed as a collector’s item, not merely as a decorative piece. Its numbering, colophon, and Antiquus format make it ideal for those seeking cultural value, identity, and prestige.
It’s ideal for professional studios, libraries, living rooms, reception areas, and private collections. The choice of frame allows it to easily adapt to classic or contemporary settings.
Yes. That’s exactly the idea behind the Free edition: buy the print now and decide later how to frame it, according to your own taste.
This purchase is covered by a 60-month warranty.
Yes. You have a 30-day right of withdrawal, subject to the terms and conditions applicable to the purchase.
