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Travels of St. Paul in the Mediterranean Sea Title: Peregrinationis Divi Pauli Typus Chorographicus. In quo et noui testamenti, in primis autem apostolorum historiae, a sancto Luca descriptae, omnia fere loca geographica, oculis inspiciena, exhibentur. Cartographer: Ortelius, Abraham Published: Antwerp, Balthasar Moretus Date: 1624 Size: [35,2 x 50,2 cm] Technic: Copper engraving / Uncolored Description: Original copper engraving, uncolored as published, published 1624 in the famous historical Atlas "Parergon" (Latin text-edition) by Abraham Ortelius. Fascinating decorative map, published in Ortelius' 'Parergon', showing the peregrinations of St. Paul in the Eastern Mediterranean. This highly decorative map is ornated with two cartouches, on top in the middle we find the title cartouche, framed by two historical biblical scenes in oval, at the bottom one cartouche with 3 lines of text from the Bible (2. Corinth. 5). The map is further ornated with two ships and a sea monster in the Mediterranean Sea. Notes: A strong impression. In excellent condition. Condition: Excellent Reference: Broe. 181 State 2 of 2 Price: /
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