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Abraham Ortelius Map of the Netherlands, Late 16th Century
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 | Hand-colored engraving on laid paper |
| Geographical Area | Europe |
| Period | Late 16th Century |
| Artist (Nationality, Lifespan) | After Abraham Ortelius (Flemish, 1527 – 1598) |
| Title | Zelandicarum Insularum Exactissima et Nova Descriptio, Auctore D. Iacobbo a Deventria |
| Signature | Unsigned |
| Portfolio and/or Book | From atlas Theatrum Orbis Terrarum |
Condition
- waving to sheet; fold crease to center as published; toning and scattered stains; light wear to frame.
Dimensions
28.0" W x 22.0" H x 2.5" D
- measures frame; visible image measures 18" W x 13" H.
Item #
ITMG567417
