The Fish Lands 2020
DOI: 10.1515/9783110655575-002
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2. Economic background: Traded commodities

Abstract: Economic background: Traded commodities The Carta Marina, the map of Scandinavia made in 1539 by Olaus Magnus, has become famous for its depictions of the many mythical creatures and sea monsters inhabiting the waters around Scandinavia. 1 However, if we take a close look at the the part of the map depicting Iceland (Figure 1.3), it shows a surprising amount of details regarding the commercial activities in the sixteenthcentury North Atlantic. Next to the ships from various German ports lying at anchor, sailin… Show more

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