27 Abraham Ortelius (1527–1598) – Description of the Noble Province of Lower Germany, Brabant – Engraving (1570)
This detailed engraving is a historical map of the Duchy of Brabant, a region that is now part of Belgium and the Netherlands. The map, from Abraham Ortelius’s groundbreaking atlas, Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, provides a rich topographical view with a focus on rivers, towns, and cities of the period. A decorative cartouche in the top right corner contains the title and a coat of arms. As a key plate in the first modern atlas, the map is a significant document in the history of cartography.
Abraham Ortelius was a Flemish cartographer and geographer, celebrated for creating the first modern atlas, the Theatrum Orbis Terrarum (Theatre of the World). Published in 1570, the work was a revolutionary compilation of maps, providing a comprehensive view of the world based on the best available knowledge of the time. Ortelius is widely considered one of the founders of modern cartography, and his work was highly influential for over a century.
Artist or Maker: Abraham Ortelius
Dimensions: Approximately 45 x 55 cm
Medium: Engraving
Date: 1570
Condition Report:
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