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Ancient map of the Theatre of the World or World Atlas, 1570

SKU:  191262

Ancient map of the Theatre of the World or World Atlas, 1570

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Abraham Ortelius (1527-1598) was a cartographer and geographer from the Southern Netherlands (present-day Belgium). He is best known for his work in creating the first modern atlas, titled "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum" (Theatre of the World or World Atlas). It was first published in 1570 in Antwerp, and it went through several editions and expansions over the years.

One of the notable maps in Ortelius's atlas is the "Typus Orbis Terrarum" (Latin for "Map of the World"), which served as the world map at the beginning of the atlas. This map was groundbreaking for its time, as it was one of the first to present a collection of maps from various sources in a uniform format.

Ortelius's approach in compiling the atlas was revolutionary because, instead of creating the maps from scratch, he collected existing maps from different cartographers, carefully compared them, and then engraved them in a standardized size and format. This method allowed for easier comparison and analysis of geographical data.

The "Typus Orbis Terrarum" map depicted the known world during the 16th century and included continents, countries, major cities, and bodies of water. It laid the groundwork for future cartographers and explorers, helping to shape the world's understanding of geography during the Age of Exploration.

Ortelius's work significantly advanced the field of cartography and had a profound impact on the exploration and understanding of the world during the Renaissance period. The "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum" remains a significant milestone in the history of mapmaking and is considered one of the most important works in the field of geography.

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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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