Figure on the frontispiece of Mercators 1595 work Crossword Clue

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Its time to solve "Figure on the frontispiece of Mercators 1595 work" crossword clue for today's "Wall Street Journal" daily crossword.

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Figure on the frontispiece of Mercator's 1595 work" leads us to the answer "ATLAS." This answer is correct because:

1. Mercator's Works: Gerardus Mercator was a renowned Flemish cartographer in the 16th century, known for his maps and atlases.
2. Frontispiece: The frontispiece of a book typically features an illustration or design. In Mercator's 1595 work, an atlas would be a fitting figure to appear on the frontispiece.
3. Atlas Figure: The mythological figure of Atlas, often depicted supporting the celestial sphere on his shoulders, symbolizes endurance and strength, characteristics associated with the task of mapping the world.

Therefore, the answer "ATLAS" aligns perfectly with the clue, referencing both Mercator's work and the symbolic significance of the figure of Atlas in cartography.

Definition of "ATLAS"

a book of maps or charts

Example :

I looked in the atlas to see where Naples was

a road atlas

 The Crossword clue "Figure on the frontispiece of Mercators 1595 work" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Wall Street Journal	1 March 2018	ATLAS