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DiaporamaMap of the World
This world map is combined from 8 hanging scrolls drawn and described with wood-block printing and hand coloring. There is few complete combination of these prints in the World other this 8 hanging scrolls in the Kobe City Museum. They are presumed to be drawn and printed in Beijing in the 17th century. They were compiled by Ferdinand Verbiest (1623-88), who was a missionary of the Society of Jesus enhanced the propagation of Christianity in China. He entered China in 1659, and also spread various knowledge of the Western astronomy and geography.
ferdinand verbiest (1623 – 1688)
Explore the works of Ferdinand Verbiest, a Flemish Jesuit missionary and artist known for his maps, astronomy, and contributions to Chinese-European cultural exchange during the Qing Dynasty.
Kobe City Museum (Kyoto, Japan)
Explore Kobe City Museum: A cultural crossroads showcasing Nanban art, historical maps & ancient artifacts from Japan's Yayoi period. Discover Kobe’s unique blend of East and West!
About this artwork
- Title: Map of the World
- Artist: ferdinand verbiest
- Year: 1674
- Format: Panoramic
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Kobe City Museum
- Creative period: Late Period
- Color palette: Neutrals
- Keywords: “renaissance map” , “collectible map” , jesuit art”
- Color intensity: Vivid
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