Ancient map of the World, Typus Orbis Terrarum, 1584
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Ancient map of the World, Typus Orbis Terrarum, 1584
"Typus Orbis Terrarum," was indeed created by Abraham Ortelius in 1584. Ortelius was a Flemish cartographer and geographer who is considered one of the pioneers of modern cartography.
"Typus Orbis Terrarum" is commonly known as the "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum," which translates to "Theater of the World." It was the first modern atlas, a collection of maps compiled into a bound volume. The atlas consisted of 53 maps that portrayed various regions of the world known at that time.
Ortelius's maps were based on the best available sources and were meticulously drawn and engraved. He included information from explorers, navigators, and other cartographers of his era to create a comprehensive and accurate depiction of the world. The maps were accompanied by descriptive texts and historical notes, making it a valuable resource for scholars and navigators.
The significance of "Typus Orbis Terrarum" lies in its contribution to the development of cartography as a science. Prior to Ortelius's work, maps were often fragmented and disconnected, lacking a systematic approach. Ortelius's atlas brought together different maps into a coherent and organized collection, setting a standard for future cartographers.
The success of "Typus Orbis Terrarum" led to numerous editions and translations, making it one of the most influential and widely circulated atlases of its time. Ortelius's work laid the foundation for the golden age of Dutch cartography and inspired generations of mapmakers.
Materials
Materials
Cotton canvas, matte photo paper, fine art paper, pigmented inks.
- The canvas it's 99 % cotton, 450 gr/sqm;
- The matte photo paper it's acid-free (archival paper), 190 gr/sqm;
- The fine art photo paper it's satinated (semi-glossy), 140 gr/sqm.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
Dispatching time: 1-2 days.
* AirMail option: The orders will be sent by priority registered mail, usually via client National Post (USPS, Canada Post, Royal Mail, LaPoste, Deutsche Post, PostNL, etc). The delivery times are not guaranteed, sometimes it will take longer and these are beyond our control. Tracking number will be provided. Clients from US and Canada cannot track the parcels as the tracking numbers are not rolled in USPS and Canada Post systems.
* UPS standard: The orders will be sent with UPS expedited option. The delivery time it's between 5-11 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.
* UPS express: : The orders will be sent with UPS express saver. The delivery time it's between 4-7 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.
Framing tips
Framing tips
Both type of materials, paper and canvas prints come rolled and will be need to be taken to your local framers.
The image it's printed with a border of 0.6 " (1.5 cm), for framing purposes only.
If you have already a frame, be sure you send us the exact size of the print that will fit inside the frame. We're printing on vectorial plotters so the size could slightly be more or less with 0.4" (1 cm).
If you plan to have the canvas print stretched on wooden frame, you'll need additional border, so please let us know after placing the order.
The images above was cropped from the image at the biggest size available (keeping the best quality and aspect /ratio), so, for good details please choose biggest dimensions that will suit your preferences / space.
Care Instructions
Care Instructions
The print media (canvas or photo paper) could be cleaned only with a dry, soft cloth.
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