Tabuia Nova Hibernie Anglie et Scotie
1513, reprinted 1889
Medium
Woodcut in black on cream laid paper
Dimensions
22 × 34.5 cm (8 11/16 × 13 5/8 in.)
Classification
reproduction
Department
Prints and Drawings
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
31855
Art Historical Context
Behold *Tabula Nova Hibernie Ang et Scotie*, a woodcut map from 1513, reprinted in 1889 on cream laid paper (22 × 34.5 cm). This reproduction captures an early printed depiction of the British Isles—England, Scotland, and Ireland—titled in Latin as "New Map of Ireland, England, and Scotland Created during the reign of Henry VIII, it reflects the Renaissance hunger for geographical knowledge, blending emerging cartographic precision with artistic flourish. Woodcuts like this were revolutionary in the early 16th century, a relief printing technique where intricate designs were carved into wood ...
About the Artist
Unknown
The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...