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Ortelius Map of Andalusia from "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum", Late 16th Century
Item Details
| Medium on Ground | Hand-colored etching and engraving on laid paper, with letterpress type to verso |
| Geographical Area | Spain |
| Region | Andalusia |
| Period | Late 16th Century, Antique |
| Artist (Nationality, Lifespan) | After Jerónimo de Chaves (Spanish, 1523 – 1574) |
| Title | Hispalensis Conventus Delineato |
| Portfolio and/or Book | From a French edition of Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, first published in 1587 with editions continuing until 1612 |
| Publisher | Published by Abraham Ortelius |
| Place of Publication | Antwerp, Belgium |
| Map Type | Political Map, World Atlas, Pictorial/Bird’s Eye Map |
| Additional Information | In-plate inscriptions include title and cartographer to lower right cartouche and date “1579” to upper left. |
Condition
- uneven toning, stains, and foxing to paper; edge wear to sheet including bent and creased corners and tears along sides; crease along center line from original book page format; fade to watercolor; holes to page at upper left and to right side below center, with embrittlement to paper surrounding; faded, illegible handwriting to one side of verso sheet appears backwards.
Dimensions
21.5" W x 15.5" H x 0.1" D
- measures full sheet.
Item #
ITMG604784
