Maps have been one of the greatest tools to prevent people from being lost since the dawn of man; they depict geometrical figures that help the travellers to get to their destination. But the maps that you’ll see today will be different from the usual as they will bring you to the world of art and creativity.

Fernando Vicente is a Madrid-based illustrator who has created a series of paintings called Atlas. The series is composed of different vintage maps used as canvases. Basing on the shape and appearance of the geography in the map, Fernando paints different images such as faces, skulls, and animals. Scroll down and check out some of his remarkable works. Come, take a peek, and enjoy.

Holbein
Fernando Vicente Atlas map paintings

Afrodita
Fernando Vicente Atlas map paintings

Penibetico
Fernando Vicente Atlas map paintings

Oceanía
Fernando Vicente Atlas map paintings

Asia Grito
Fernando Vicente Atlas map paintings

Maasai
Fernando Vicente Atlas map paintings

Gran Explosión
Fernando Vicente Atlas map paintings

Europa Vanitas
Fernando Vicente Atlas map paintings

Perro
Fernando Vicente Atlas map paintings

Gallo
Fernando Vicente Atlas map paintings

Naturaleza muerta
Fernando Vicente Atlas map paintings

Delfín
Fernando Vicente Atlas map paintings

Pez2
Fernando Vicente Atlas map paintings

Pez1
Fernando Vicente Atlas map paintings

Caballo
Fernando Vicente Atlas map paintings

Pajaritos
Fernando Vicente Atlas map paintings

Elefante
Fernando Vicente Atlas map paintings

Cocodrilos
Fernando Vicente Atlas map paintings

Jabalí
Fernando Vicente Atlas map paintings

Check out Fernando Vicente on his website. You can share what you think on his works by leaving a comment below.

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Ebrian Acebedo

About the author: A Licensed Medical Practitioner who apparently likes web design and business.