The collection of ancient maps
Title:
The collection of ancient maps
Producer:
Abraham Ortelius
Legend:
In 1570, the Antwerp humanist Abraham Ortelius created his ‘Theatrum Orbis Terrarum’, or Theatre of the World, often referred to as the first modern atlas. This Renaissance-style copper-engraved map represents the sum total of what was then known of the geography of Africa. Coastal regions are shown in much more detail than the as yet little explored interior.
Place of production:
Belgium > Antwerp
Dimensions:
Map size: 37,2 cm x 50,2 cm / Paper size: 38 cm x 53, 4 cm
Inventory number:
HO.1968.37.12