Cypri Insulae Nova Descript ...
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Ortelius' map of Cyprus alone appeared in editions of the "Theatrum ..." from 1573. Cyprus and Crete together on one plate had appeared in 1570. The map includes a bold strapwork cartouche at upper left and an inset map of Lemnos, which Ortelius drew himself based on a written account by Pierre Belon, at lower right. The cartographical source for Cyprus itself is Giacomo Franco. Ortelius' atlas achieved instant fame as "the world's first regularly produced atlas" (Skelton), being the first atlas with maps prepared to a uniform format. It was also an immediate commercial success, being reprinted four times in 1570, the first year of its publication. The atlas was frequently reprinted, with many of the maps re-engraved and up-dated, and new maps were added so that later editions contained up to 163 map sheets. The maps themselves are finely engraved, often very decorative and are generally found with text on the reverse. A good example of this important and sought-after map.
mapmaker:
A.Ortelius
place and date of publication:
Antwerp 1573 -1592
medium and colour:
copperplate, Coloured
ref:
37402
size in cms: 49 x 39.5 literature: Van Den Broecke, Ortelius Atlas Maps, 149 Price: £ 2300 |
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