Map of the World, 1570 - by Abraham Ortelius
Map of the World, 1570 - by Abraham Ortelius
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Historical map of the World from the mid-sixteenth century created by Abraham Ortelius in 1570. It is a hand-colored engraving.
The map represents the world depicted as a planisphere, divided into meridians and parallels, with the outlines of the continents of the era. It is a physical map, showing rivers and major cities. In the four corners of the map there are inscriptions, while on the surface, in addition to the planisphere, there are allegories.
Abraham Ortelius (latinized as: Abrahamus Ortelius or Orthellius, from the Flemish Abraham Oertel, Ortels or Hortels) (Antwerp, April 14, 1527 – Antwerp, June 28, 1598) was a Flemish cartographer and geographer. Ortelius, along with Mercator, was a great founder of Flemish cartography and is remembered for publishing the first modern atlas.
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Our reproductions are faithful to the original and printed on precious Amalfi paper.
It is a paper made exclusively from cotton fibers, thick and naturally porous, yet soft to the touch, with characteristic frayed edges that attest to its artisanal craftsmanship.
It is still made today according to ancient medieval techniques, in the workshops of Amalfi.
Materials of sublime quality
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Amalfi Paper
Thick, porous, with typical frayed edges -
Handcrafted frame
Made of precious wood, hand-assembled -
Museum glass
The same ultra-clear glass used in museums
Unique quality material
Print on handmade Amalfi paper
Sheet size: 40 x 30 cm
With frame: 43 x 33 cm
Material: work printed on very high quality handmade Amalfi paper with frayed edges
Frame: Light brown, handmade from beech wood and wood pulp
