Roots Of Knowledge Panel O1

Roots Of Knowledge Panel O1

The world comes into focus, thanks to a map from the Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, published in 1570 and considered to be the first complete atlas ever produced. Framing the map are works from the period, including Ming paintings by Shen Zhou; the 1582 papal bull announcing the Gregorian calendar; and a folio containing the plays of William Shakespeare, with characters illustrated by William Blake springing to life from the pages.