Italy

Well-preserved example of Ortelius' map of Italy. Taken from the fifth, final, and most complete French edition of Theatre de l'Univers. Enriched with a decorative cartouche, vessels, sea monsters and mermaids and Neptune.

Abraham Ortelius (1527-1598) was a cartographer and publisher, he was born and died in Antwerp.

Double-page copper engraved map, with later hand-colouring, centre fold as issued, cartouches for titles and publishing privilege, French text on verso; sheet size: 41.8 x 53 cm.

Koeman III, Ort 32.