Ambrosiana Voyage around the World by Antonio Pigafetta

Antonio Pigafetta (before 1492–1524) accompanied Magellan and Elcano on their voyage around the world
The first circumnavigation of the globe served the purpose of finding a new sea route to India
23 colored, often full-page maps accompany the report and illustrate the fascinating discoveries

Ambrosiana Voyage around the World by Antonio Pigafetta

MS L 103 sup. Biblioteca Ambrosiana (Milan, Italy)

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Ambrosiana Voyage around the World by Antonio Pigafetta

In order to discover a new sea route to India and thus open up new trade routes, Ferdinand Magellan (before 1485–1521) set sail with several ships on September 20, 1519. The voyage resulted in the first historically documented circumnavigation of the globe, which, however, had to be completed by Juan Sebastián Elcano (1486/1487–1526) because it claimed Magellan's life. Antonio Pigafetta (before 1492–1524) accompanied this ambitious undertaking as a chronicler. His famous Account of the First Circumnavigation of the Globe is based on his travel diary and is accompanied by 23 colored, often sketch-like maps. They illustrate the numerous discoveries made by the adventurers. Lands, islands, settlements, plants, and animals previously unknown in Europe are visualized in rich colors. The text also recounts life on board, although Elcano is remarkably not mentioned at all. The only surviving Italian copy of the report, which was also originally written in Italian, is now kept in the Biblioteca Ambrosiana and also includes a fascinating treatise on the Earth's sphere and the art of navigation.

Codicology

Alternative Titles: Noticia del Primer Viaje en Torno al Mundo
Antonio Pigafettas Bericht über die erste Weltumsegelung
Antonio Pigafetta's Account on the First Voyage around the World
Type: Manuscript on paper
Size / Format: 264 pages / 27.4 × 20.7 cm
Origin: Italy
Date: Ca. 1525
Epochs: Late Middle Ages Onwards
Style: Renaissance
Genre: Geography / Maps
Treatises / Secular Books
Literature / Poetry
Language: Italian
Script: Gothic Cursiva Gothic Hybrida
Illustrations: 23 colored illustrations, mostly sketched maps, often full-page
Content: Antonio Pigafetta's account of the first circumnavigation of the world led by Ferdinand Magellan (1519–1522) and a treatise on the terrestrial sphere and the art of navigation
Artist / School: Antonio Pigafetta (vor 1492 – 1524)
Previous Owners: Philibert de la Forest (?)
Jean de Foret (?)

Available facsimile editions:

Ediciones Grial – Valencia, 1998

Limited Edition: 921 copies

Neri Pozza – Vicenza, 1994

Facsimile Editions

#1 Noticia del Primer Viaje en Torno al Mundo

Ediciones Grial – Valencia, 1998

Publisher: Ediciones Grial – Valencia, 1998

Limited Edition: 921 copies

Binding: Brown half-leather binding

Commentary: 1 volume by Mario Pozzi and Ana García Herráez
Language: Spanish

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#2 Noticia del Primer Viaje en Torno al Mundo

Neri Pozza – Vicenza, 1994

Publisher: Neri Pozza – Vicenza, 1994

Commentary: 1 volume
Language: Italian

1 volume: Exact reproduction of the original document (extent, color and size) Reproduction of the entire original document as detailed as possible (scope, format, colors). The binding may not correspond to the original or current document binding.

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