Abraham Ortelius's Map of Tartary
Abraham Ortelius's Map of Tartary
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Historical map of Tartary from the mid-16th century created by Abraham Ortelius. This is a hand-colored engraving.
The map shows Tartary on the left side in yellow, as it was in the mid-16th century. The map indicates the largest cities, rivers, and mountain systems. Throughout the map there are inscriptions, two of which are enclosed within a crest at the top right and bottom left.
Abraham Ortelius (Latinized as Abrahamus Ortelius or Orthellius, from 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 the great founder of Flemish cartography and is remembered for publishing the first modern atlas.
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Our reproductions are extremely 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 frayed edges that attest to its artisanal craftsmanship.
It is still made today using ancient medieval techniques in the workshops of Amalfi.
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Amalfi Paper
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Handcrafted Frame
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Print on handmade Amalfi Paper
Sheet size: 40 x 30 cm
With frame: 43 x 33 cm
Material: work printed on very fine handmade Amalfi paper with frayed edges
Frame: Light brown, made of beech wood and handmade wood pulp
