• 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 Sicily, 1619

SKU:  188436

Ancient map of Sicily, 1619

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Abraham Ortelius was a Flemish cartographer and geographer who lived during the 16th century. He is best known for his work "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum," which is considered one of the first modern atlases. The atlas was first published in 1570 and went through numerous editions and expansions.

"Siciliae Veteris Typus" refers to a map of ancient Sicily, which was part of Ortelius' atlas. This map would have been included in one of the editions or versions of "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum." Ortelius' maps were highly regarded for their accuracy and quality, and they played a significant role in advancing the field of cartography during the Renaissance.

The map "Siciliae Veteris Typus" would have depicted the geography and features of ancient Sicily, providing valuable information about the island's historical and geographical context during the time it was created.

Abraham Ortelius (1527-1598) was a Flemish cartographer, geographer, and mapmaker known for his pioneering work in the field of cartography during the 16th century. He is most famous for creating "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum," one of the world's first modern atlases, which was first published in 1570.

Ortelius' atlas revolutionized mapmaking by compiling a collection of maps into a single volume, making geographical knowledge more accessible to a wider audience. His meticulous and accurate maps were highly influential and played a significant role in advancing the science of cartography during the Renaissance. Abraham Ortelius is often referred to as the "Father of Modern Cartography" for his contributions to the field.

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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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