Ancient map of the Arabian Peninsula, 1593

Ancient map of the Arabian Peninsula, 1593"The Arabian Peninsula" is a map that was published in 1593 by Cornelis de Jode in his atlas "Secundae Partis Asiae." The map depicts the Arabian Peninsula, a region in Southwest Asia that includes the modern day countries of Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Oman, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait. The map is notable for its detail and accuracy, based on the latest geographic knowledge of the time. It shows the region's topography, including

He often adorned his maps with decorative elements

along with the work of other Secessionists

and entrepreneur known for his contributions to the field of geography and cartography

when this map was made

in Venice in 1684

Kandinsky was deeply interested in the psychological effects of color

portraying its rugged terrain

and it contains some of Leonardo da Vinci's most important and innovative ideas

major streets and avenues

The Seutter map shows the island in great detail

including both Hong Kong Island and Kowloon

and glamour that skiing in Aspen represents