Outstandingly well preserved and vivid antique hand-colored engraving on paper folio map of Greece and Asia Minor 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 the cartouche: Graeciae Universae Secundum Hodiernum Situm Neoterica Descriptio. Housed in a black wood frame with a gilt border. Sight size: 22"L x 17.50"H. Frame dimensions: 23.25"L x 18.75"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. Minor foxing.