Historical map of the Pacific Ocean, China and America from the late 16th century, produced by Abrahamus Ortelius in 1582.
The map shows the great Pacific Ocean separating the Americas (top right, in yellow) from China (bottom left). For the Americas, the map highlights all the ports and places of access or landing.
In the lower left corner of the map there is a description, enclosed within a coat of arms.
Abraham Ortelius (Latinised as Abrahamus Ortelius or Orthellius, from the Flemish Abraham Oertel, Ortels or Hortels) (Antwerp, 14 April 1527 – Antwerp, 28 June 1598) was a Flemish cartographer and geographer. Together with Mercator, Ortelius was the great founder of Flemish cartography and is remembered for publishing the first modern atlas.
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Print on handmade Amalfi paper Sheet size: 29 x 42 cm (11.4 x 16.5 in) With frame: 31 x 44 cm (12.2 x 17.3 in) Material: artwork printed on very fine handmade Amalfi paper with deckled edges Frame: light brown beech wood and wood pulp, handmade
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