Ortelius, Abraham
Galliae veteris typus
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Eigenschaften
- Published: Antwerp
- Published date: 1624
- Technique: Copper engraving / later hand color, Copper engraving / probably later handcolor
- Issue date: 1612, 1624
- Category: France
- Type: map
- Size: 393 by 490mm (15½ by 19¼ inches).
- Bibliography: Koe. Ort. 46; Broe. 196
- Stock number: 30719
- Condition: In excellent condition.
Article description
Article description
Original copper engraving, finely later hand colored in wash and outline. Published 1612 in the famous historical atlas "Parergon" (Latin text-edition) by Abraham Ortelius. The map is based on ancient geographical sources after Strabo, Plinius, Virgilius, Ovidius and Caesar. It is detailed on ancient place names and includes the neighboring Belgium and the southern part of England. The map is ornated with a decorative title cartouche on the lower left side and a text cartouche with a dedication by Abraham Ortelius in the upper left corner. Villages and towns are shown as miniature views, moreover the map is ornated with a small sailing ship. The map appeared for the first time in 1595 until 1624.Koe. Ort. 46; Broe. 196
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