Zelandicarum Insularum exactissima et nova descriptio

From Ortelius' Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, the first modern Atlas of the World: Zelandicarum Insularum exactissima et nova descriptio autoro d. Iacobo a Daventria (Deventer)

Type of object:

Maps and globes

Time period:

Denemarken & Belgie

Place:

Antwerpen

Date:

1600

Maker / Author:

Abraham Ortelius ( 1527-1598)

Publisher / Printer:

Not known

Dimensions:

34 x 47 cm

Material:

engraving original colouring

Graduation:

Inscription:

Provenance:

References:

Van Den Broecke 78; Van der Kroft IIIb: 31:001 ref. 3600:31

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Description

Full color example of this early state of Oretlius' decorative map of Zeelandia, including ornate cartouche, sailing ships and Triton riding a sea monster and carrying the coat of arms of the province. From Ortelius' Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, the first modern Atlas of the World.