Ebstorf Map (c. 1300)

Ebstorf Map — c. 1300

A high-resolution digital JP2 file of the Ebstorf Map, a monumental medieval world map created around 1300 in northern Germany. The map presents a richly detailed medieval vision of the world, combining geography, biblical history, mythology, historical figures, animals, cities, and religious symbolism. Christ is depicted as encompassing the world, reflecting the map’s theological understanding of geography and history.

Digital Product: JP2 image file
Date: c. 1300
Subject: Medieval world map / Mappa Mundi
Format: JPEG 2000 (JP2)
Use: Digital research, historical study, education, archival reference, and creative projects.

Note: The original Ebstorf Map was destroyed during World War II; surviving digital reproductions are based on earlier photographic and documentary records.