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Battista Agnese was a Genoese cartographer who worked in Venice during the sixteenth century and specialized in manuscript nautical atlases. His surviving portolan atlases combine coastlines, compass networks, place names, and sailing information with elaborate decoration prepared for wealthy patrons. Several also depict major oceanic routes associated with contemporary voyages. The works are studied as evidence of Renaissance navigation, geographic knowledge, manuscript production, and elite collecting.
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Battista Agnese ranks #173 of 345 in the Cartographer ranking, behind Pieter van den Keere, ahead of Oronce Fine.
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What type of maps did Battista Agnese produce?
Battista Agnese was a Genoese cartographer who specialized in creating manuscript nautical atlases. His surviving works, known as portolan atlases, combined coastlines, compass networks, and place names.
Where did Battista Agnese work during his career?
Despite being of Genoese origin, Agnese operated his famous cartography workshop in Venice during the sixteenth century. Venice at the time was a major hub for maritime trade and map production.
What features characterize a Battista Agnese atlas?
His surviving atlases are known for combining practical sailing information with elaborate, beautiful decoration. They feature complex compass networks, detailed coastlines, and colorful illustrations prepared for wealthy patrons.
Was Battista Agnese active during the Age of Discovery?
Yes, Agnese worked in Venice during the sixteenth century, right in the middle of the Age of Discovery. His portolan atlases reflected the rapidly expanding geographic knowledge of newly explored coastlines.
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