Abraham Ortelius Engraved Map "Atrebatvm Regio: Nis Vera Descriptio"
Item Details
Abraham Ortelius is celebrated as the creator of the first modern atlas titled Theatrum Orbis Terrarum published in 1570. Heavily influenced by Gerard Mercator with whom he traveled, he was appointed as the geographer for King Philip II of Spain in 1575. Ortelius is regarded as a seminal figure in the Golden Age of Netherlandish cartography and recognized for his proposal of the continental drift as an explanation for the similarities between continental coasts. His work is among the most frequently collected of 16th-century cartographers.
| Medium on Ground | Colored copper engraving on paper |
| Geographical Area | Europe, Western Europe |
| Region | France |
| Date | Late 16th Century |
| Artist (Nationality, Lifespan) | Abraham Ortelius (Belgian, 1527 – 1598) |
| Title | Atrebatvm Regio: Nis Vera Descriptio |
| Portfolio and/or Book | From a French edition of Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, first published in 1587 with editions continuing until 1612 |
Condition
- significant tears to the edges of the print; uneven toning, stains, discoloration and foxing to paper; crease along center line from original book page format; handwriting to one side of verso.
Dimensions
- measures the paper; visible image measures 19.25" W x 15" H.
Item #
ITMG692344
