Antique map titled 'Belgii Veteris Typus'. Beautiful map of the Low Countries, extending to the English Channel and part of Britain. This map originates from Ortelius' 'Theatrum Orbis Terrarum'.
Artists and Engravers: Abraham Ortelius (1527-1598) was, along with Gerard Mercator, the most important cartographer of the 16th century. His 'Theatrum Orbis Terrarum' is considered to be the first true modern atlas. It was the best available summary of 16th-century cartographic knowledge, covering much of the exploration of the world in the century following the discovery of America.
Condition: Fair, age-related toning. Repair on folding line and a tear at the bottom of the map. Latin text on verso, please study image carefully. Date: 1584 Overall size: 54 x 41.5 cm. Image size: 48.5 x 38 cm.
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