Original antique partial hand-colored engraving on paper folio map of Parergon by one of the most influential cartographers of the 16th century, Abraham Ortelius. Ortelius folio map is from the Theatrum Orbis Terrarum - Parergon - Nomenclator Ptolemaicus, first published in Antwerp in 1570. Title in cartouche: Aeneae Troiani Navigatio. Sticker on verso: Thomas Co. Picture Framing, Washington D.C. Housed in a gilded frame. Sight size: 21.25"L x 17.25"H. Frame dimensions: 22.50"L x 18.50"H x 1"W. Artwork can be unframed and rolled for shipment.
Artist: Abraham Ortelius (Belgian 1527-1598)
Issued: c. 1595
Dimensions: See Description
Country of Origin: Belgium

Age related wear. Sporadic buckling on upper part.