20476

Antique Map Italy Ortelius, Abraham

Italy

Title: Latium. Ex Conatibus Geographicis Abrah. Ortelij Antverp. Viro Nobili, et Historico Illustri, Marco Velsero, Patricio Augustano, Abrahamus Ortelius Dedicabat, L.M.

Cartographer: Ortelius, Abraham

Published: Antwerp, Balthasar Moretus

Date: 1624

Size: [35,8 x 45,6 cm]

Technic: Copper engraving / probably later handcolor

Description: Original copper engraving, published 1624 in the famous historical Atlas "Parergon" (Latin text-edition) by Abraham Ortelius. Finely hand-colored in wash and outline. The map is ornated with three cartouches, in the upper left corner the title cartouche, on the upper right side we find an oval text cartouche and in the lower left corner an inset. The "privilegium" is written on the lower right side. Villages and towns are shown as miniature views. Moreover the map is ornated with a ship.

Notes: In excellent condition.

Condition: Excellent

Reference: Koe. Ort. 46; Broe: 209 state 2/2;

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