BaselWorld 2015: Chamber of Wonders – Part 2, the Terrestrial map
By: blomman Mr Blue : March 31st, 2015-00:06
The motif for the Terrestrial map is inspired by the work of Italian Jesuit, Matteo Ricci. A theologian, philosopher, mathematician, cosmologist and astronomer, this priest took part in his congregation’s missions in Asia. Landing in Macao in 1582, he spe...