“A map of the North, drawn at the edge of knowledge.” Overview Published in Venice in 1539, the Carta Marina was created by Swedish clergyman and cartographer Olaus Magnus. It was one of the earliest detailed cartographic depictions of the Nordic countries and represented Scandinavia with remarkable geographical detail for its time. Yet the Carta Marina is far more than a map. Across its seas and landscapes are ships, animals, people, historical scenes and extraordinary marin