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Gerard Van Der Horst

1955 - 1629

Quick Facts

  • Works on APS: 2
  • Top 3 works:
    • Map of South America
    • Lid of a harpsichord, Gerard van der Horst (copy after), c. 1625 - c. 1650
  • Museums on APS: Naval Museum
  • Lifespan: -326 years
  • Top-ranked work: Map of South America
  • Also known as:
    • Gerardus Mercator
    • Gerard Van Der Horst

Questions & Answers

Where are Gerard Van Der Horst's artworks grouped by technique?

To find all works by Gerard Van Der Horst in a given medium, use the artist's All Medium page.

What aliases or alternate names does Gerard Van Der Horst have?

Gerard Van Der Horst is also known as Gerardus Mercator.

Is there a timeline of Gerard Van Der Horst's works?

Gerard Van Der Horst's artworks can be seen in chronological order on the artist's Artwork Timeline page.

Art Quiz

There is only one correct answer for each question.

Question 1:
What is the most famous map projection associated with Gerardus Mercator?
Question 2:
In which year did Gerardus Mercator publish his famous world map?
Question 3:
Where was Gerardus Mercator born?
Question 4:
What term did Mercator coin to describe a collection of maps?
Question 5:
Which university did Mercator attend and graduate from with a Master's degree in 1532?