The collection of ancient maps
Title:
The collection of ancient maps
Producer:
Johannes Janssonius
Legend:
The mythical empire of Prester John, situated roughly where Ethiopia is today, has haunted ancient cartography since the beginning. This regional map was published in an atlas by Johannes Janssonius in 1636 of which this is a German edition of the same year – see the verso text in the next image.
Place of production:
the Netherlands > Amsterdam
Dimensions:
Map size: 38,6 cm x 49,5 cm / Paper size: 49,8 cm x 56,8 cm
Inventory number:
HO.1968.37.19