The Beautiful and Grotesque: Body-Paint Ideas That’ll Leave You in Shock!

Mapping the World on Skin

The world speaks of Gerardus Mercator, a Flemish geographer who created the 1569 world map based on a projection still utilized in nautical charts today. Historians also consider Dutch atlas maker Willem Jansz one of the most notable figures of the Dutch school of cartography.

Then there’s Henry Pelham, the American painter, engraver, and cartographer who was active in the late 18th century and provided an important perspective on the events of the American Revolution. But who will speak of the incredible talent who created this marvelous piece of body cartography?

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