Map of Greece from 1584 by Abraham Ortelius
Map of Greece from 1584 by Abraham Ortelius
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Historical map of Greece dated 1584 created by Abraham Ortelius.
The map depicts the territory of Greece, with its many islands scattered across the Mediterranean. It is a physical map that also indicates the main cities, rivers, and mountain ranges. In the lower left corner, there are inscriptions within a coat of arms.
Abraham Ortelius (Latinized as Abrahamus Ortelius or Orthellius, from the Flemish Abraham Oertel, Ortels, or Hortels) was a Flemish cartographer and geographer. Ortelius, along with Mercator, was the 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 fine Amalfi paper.
It is a paper made exclusively from cotton fibers, thick and naturally porous, yet soft to the touch, with characteristic deckled 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 deckled edges -
Handcrafted frame
Made of fine wood, hand-assembled -
Museum glass
The same ultra-clear glass used in museums
Material of unique quality
Printed on handmade Amalfi Paper
Sheet size: 40 x 30 cm
Framed: 43 x 33 cm
Material: artwork printed on precious handmade Amalfi paper with deckled edges
Frame: Light brown, handmade beech wood and wood pulp
