Typus Orbis Terrarum - The World Map of Abraham Ortelius (1570) RUST with the crisp white snow

with the crisp white snow contrasting against the deep blue sky and the dark green of the evergreen trees

multi-storied buildings with characteristic red-tiled roofs and pastel-colored facades line the waterway

the artwork features a prominent paisley motif rendered in rich gold and blue threads against a deep burgundy background

This dynamic composition features abstract figures rendered in warm

double-sided sheet provides a unique opportunity to compare and contrast these regions during this period of American expansion

Typus Orbis Terrarum - The World Map of Abraham Ortelius (1570) RUST with the crisp white snowThis is a framed, high quality reproduction of Abraham Ortelius's iconic world map, Typus Orbis Terrarum, which first appeared in his groundbreaking atlas, Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, published in 1570. It is considered one of the most important maps in cartographic history, as Ortelius's atlas was the first true modern atlas. The map features a distinctive oval projection and shows the geographic knowledge of the late 16th century. Key features include: