The exhibition Common Ground highlights 21 antiquarian maps from the Lopez Museum and Library collection. These ancient maps were drawn by Western cartographers. The exhibit is on view until March 30, 2015.
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Figure 1. Carte reduite des Isles Philippines pour server auz vaisseaux du RoyJacques Nicolas Bellin, Lithograph, 1752, Paris
One of the most detailed maps of the period, Bellin’s map includes the island of Panacot and names it as Basse de Marsingola ou Panacot. It is one of the maps produced for Prevost d'Exiles travel book, L'Histoire Generale des Voyages. The map is colored and adorned by a large rococo-style cartouche.
1 map on 2 sheets: Size: each sheet 21 ½” x 34 3/8” (BW); 21 ½” x 34” (Colored) In Bellin’s Hydrographie francoise. Reprinted in the Histoire generale des voyages. (Pardo Tavera)
Figure 2. Mapa de las yslas Philippinas - Murillo Velarde, Lithograph, 1744, Manila
Published in 1744 by the Jesuit Pedro Murillo Velarde, this map is the second and smaller edition of the oldest map that gives a name to Panacot shoal, the Carta Hydrographica Y Chorographica de las Yslas Filipinas, also known as the “mother of all Philippine maps." Panacot is the Tagalog name for threat or danger. It is internationally known as the Scarborough Shoal.
One of the most detailed maps of the period, Bellin’s map includes the island of Panacot and names it as Basse de Marsingola ou Panacot. It is one of the maps produced for Prevost d'Exiles travel book, L'Histoire Generale des Voyages. The map is colored and adorned by a large rococo-style cartouche.
1 map on 2 sheets: Size: each sheet 21 ½” x 34 3/8” (BW); 21 ½” x 34” (Colored) In Bellin’s Hydrographie francoise. Reprinted in the Histoire generale des voyages. (Pardo Tavera)
Figure 2. Mapa de las yslas Philippinas - Murillo Velarde, Lithograph, 1744, Manila
Published in 1744 by the Jesuit Pedro Murillo Velarde, this map is the second and smaller edition of the oldest map that gives a name to Panacot shoal, the Carta Hydrographica Y Chorographica de las Yslas Filipinas, also known as the “mother of all Philippine maps." Panacot is the Tagalog name for threat or danger. It is internationally known as the Scarborough Shoal.
Museum hours: Mondays to Saturdays (except holidays) from 8 AM to 5 PM.
Museum Entrance fee:
Php 100 for adults
Php 80 for HS and College students
Php 60 for Elementary students
The Lopez Museum and Library is at the ground floor, Benpres Building, Exchange Road corner Meralco Avenue, Pasig City.
Php 100 for adults
Php 80 for HS and College students
Php 60 for Elementary students
The Lopez Museum and Library is at the ground floor, Benpres Building, Exchange Road corner Meralco Avenue, Pasig City.
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