177. "Ottoman Empire" Map, by Abraham Ortelius, Antwerp, 1579

Starting price

EUR 650

Sold

EUR 650

Session

Tue, 26 March 2024 19:00

The Dutch cartographer and editor Abraham Ortelius (1527-1598) included this map of the Ottoman Empire in his famous work "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum". In the bottom right corner, there is a very ornate cartouche shaped like the stern of a ship, supported by mythological figures, and which includes the title of the map.

Dimensions

custom 20.08 x 12.01 inches

Description

copper engraving, ribbed paper, manually colored

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