Title
Renaissance map of Europe, Jacopo Russo, 1528,
Caption
Renaissance map of Europe, Jacopo Russo, 1528, detail showing Prester John (Latin: Presbyter Johannes). Prester john was a legendary Christian patriarch and king popular in European chronicles and tradition from the 12th through the 17th century. He was said to rule over a 'Nestorian' (Church of the East) Christian nation lost amid the Muslims and pagans of the Orient
Date
1528
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP17A17_349
License type
Rights managed
Available size
60,0Mb (3,3Mb) / 13,2in x 17,6in / 3966 x 5288 (300dpi)