Pacific Ocean

Well-preserved example of Ortelius' map of the Pacific, taken from the fifth, final, and most complete French edition of Theatre de l'Univers. Enriched with decorative cartouches and ships.


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 title and dedication, French text to verso: sheet size: 41.8 x 54 cm. Very minor staining to fold.
Mounted size: 52cm by 65.5cm.

Koeman III, Ort 32.