The year 1507 is notable for several historical events, including the first known use of the name “America” to refer to the New World. This term was popularized by the German cartographer Martin Waldseemüller, who created a world map that labeled the newly discovered lands in honor of Amerigo Vespucci, an Italian explorer. In addition to cartography, 1507 saw significant developments in art and culture. The Renaissance was in full swing, with artists like Raphael and Michelangelo making substantial contributions to painting and sculpture, influencing the course of Western art for centuries to come.