• presentation of the map reproduction without a frame
  • detail of the map from the centre
  • detail of the map from the centre left
  • detail of the map from the top left corner
  • detail of the map from the bottom left corner
  • detail of the map from the top right corner
  • detail of the map from the bottom right corner
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Ancient map of Ireland, 1573, (canvas print, 138 cm x 181 cm)

SKU:  P-188801

Ancient map of Ireland, 1573, (canvas print, 138 cm x 181 cm)

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Abraham Ortelius was a Flemish cartographer and geographer who is often considered one of the pioneers of modern cartography. He is best known for his work "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum," which is considered the first modern atlas. This atlas was first published in 1570 and included maps of various regions of the world, including Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

The map you mentioned, "Hibernia Britannica Insvlae. Nova Descriptio" is a map of Ireland and Great Britain and was included in the "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum." It was originally published in 1573. 

Ortelius's maps were significant because they represented a departure from the traditional medieval maps that were often inaccurate and based on mythology. Instead, Ortelius's maps were based on the best available geographic knowledge of his time, and they helped to advance the field of cartography by promoting accuracy and precision.

"Theatrum Orbis Terrarum" was a groundbreaking work and had a profound impact on the way people understood geography and the world. Ortelius's maps were widely copied and imitated, and they played a crucial role in the development of modern mapmaking.

Ortelius's atlas was innovative for its time because it represented a departure from earlier maps, which were often highly speculative and inaccurate. He based his maps on the best available geographic knowledge of his era and credited the sources he used. This approach increased the accuracy and reliability of his maps.

Ortelius passed away on July 28, 1598, in Antwerp, Belgium.

Abraham Ortelius's contributions to the field of cartography had a lasting impact, and his maps and atlases remain highly regarded both for their historical significance and their artistic beauty. His work helped shape our understanding of the world during the Renaissance and beyond.

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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

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

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

The print media (canvas or photo paper) could be cleaned only with a dry, soft cloth.

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