Title
Amerigo Vespucci
Caption
Amerigo Vespucci (1471-1512) Italian-born Spanish explorer. Shown here observing the constellation of the Southern Cross. America named from Latinised form of his name. Engraving after Stradanus, 1522
Date
1522
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07096_390002045
License type
Rights managed
Available size
26.1Mb (3.5Mb) / 11.8in x 8.6in / 3543 x 2574 (300dpi)