• 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 the Journey and life of the Patriarch Abraham, 1592

SKU:  189681

Ancient map of the Journey and life of the Patriarch Abraham, 1592

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Abraham Ortelius, the renowned cartographer, is credited with both the design and, quite possibly, the engraving of this exquisite map depicting the Holy Land. The map intricately portrays the remarkable journey and life of the revered Patriarch Abraham.

In the Bible, the story of the patriarch Abraham is found in the book of Genesis. He is considered one of the most important figures in the history of the Abrahamic religions, including Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. According to the biblical narrative, Abraham is the father of the Israelites and is renowned for his faith, obedience to God, and his journey from his homeland to the land of Canaan.

Abraham Ortelius (1527-1598) was a Flemish cartographer and geographer known for his significant contributions to the development of modern mapmaking and cartography. He is best known for creating the first modern atlas, "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum" (Theatre of the World), published in 1570.

Ortelius was a skilled mapmaker and became interested in cartography at a young age. He initially worked as a map engraver and colorist before traveling extensively throughout Europe to gather geographical information and sources. He was also involved in the Antwerp map trade, which was a significant center for cartography during his time.

One of Ortelius's significant contributions to the field of geography was his realization that the continents of South America and Africa had at one time been joined, which eventually led to the development of the theory of continental drift centuries later. He also popularized the use of the word "atlas" to describe a collection of maps.

Ortelius continued to update and expand his atlas throughout his life, incorporating new maps and revisions. His work laid the foundation for the development of modern cartography and significantly influenced subsequent generations of mapmakers and geographers.

Abraham Ortelius died in Antwerp on July 4, 1598, but his legacy lives on through his pioneering contributions to the field of geography and the enduring impact of his "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum."

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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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