• presentation of the maps reproduction without a frame
  • presentation of the map reproduction without a frame
  • presentation of the map reproduction without a frame
  • presentation of the map reproduction without a frame
  • presentation of the map reproduction without a frame
  • presentation of the map reproduction without a frame
  • detail of the map from the centre
  • detail of the map from the centre
  • detail of the map from the centre
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Beautiful set of 5 ancient maps, Theatre of the World, 1570, verdigris

SKU:  191883-85-87-89-91

Beautiful set of 5 ancient maps, Theatre of the World, 1570, verdigris

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Abraham Ortelius (1527-1598) was a Flemish cartographer and geographer who is best known for creating the first modern atlas, titled "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum" (Theatre of the World). He was born on April 14, 1527, in Antwerp, which was then part of the Habsburg Netherlands.

Ortelius was raised in a wealthy family and received a good education. He initially pursued a career in commerce but developed a keen interest in geography and cartography. He became a member of the Antwerp Guild of Saint Luke, a society of artists, and started creating maps and atlases.

In 1570, Ortelius published his groundbreaking atlas, "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum." It consisted of a collection of 53 maps of various regions of the world, carefully compiled and organized. The maps were based on the works of earlier cartographers, such as Gerardus Mercator, as well as Ortelius's own observations and research. The atlas was an immediate success and went through numerous editions and translations over the years.

Ortelius's "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum" played a crucial role in advancing the field of cartography. It provided accurate and up-to-date maps in a standardized format, which made it easier for explorers, scholars, and navigators to study and understand the world. The atlas also introduced the idea of a comprehensive collection of maps bound together, establishing the atlas as a distinct genre.

Beyond his cartographic work, Ortelius was a respected scholar and had a wide network of contacts in various fields. He corresponded with many leading intellectuals of his time, including scientists, geographers, and historians. He was a member of prestigious scholarly organizations like the Antwerp-based Guild of Romanists.

Abraham Ortelius died on June 28, 1598, in Antwerp, leaving behind a significant legacy in the field of cartography. His work revolutionized the way maps were made and disseminated, and his atlas remains an important milestone in the history of geography. Ortelius is considered one of the pioneers of modern cartography, and his contributions continue to be studied and appreciated by scholars and map enthusiasts to this day.

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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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