28 Abraham Ortelius (1527–1598) – New and most exact description of Saxony, Meissen and Thuringia – Engraving (1570)
This detailed engraving is a historical map from the first modern atlas, Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, by Abraham Ortelius. The map, with its title housed in a decorative cartouche at the bottom left, provides a comprehensive and intricate view of the regions of Saxony, Meissen, and Thuringia in modern-day Germany. The cartographic details include mountain ranges, rivers, forests, and a multitude of towns and cities. As a key plate in this groundbreaking atlas, the map is a significant document in the history of cartography and reflects the state of European geographical knowledge in the late 16th century.
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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