• 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

SKU:  191882-84-86-88-90

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

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Abraham Ortelius (1527-1598) was a renowned Flemish cartographer and geographer. He is best known for his publication of the first modern atlas, titled "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum" or "The Theatre of the World." Ortelius was born in Antwerp, Belgium, and spent most of his life there.

Ortelius had a keen interest in maps and geography from a young age. He worked as a map colorist and engraver, collaborating with prominent cartographers of his time. In 1570, he published his groundbreaking atlas, which consisted of a collection of maps from various sources. It contained 53 maps in its initial edition and grew to 87 in later editions.

"Theatrum Orbis Terrarum" was not only significant for its compilation of maps but also for its innovative approach. Ortelius introduced the concept of using a uniform scale and standardized format for the maps, allowing for easy comparison and study. He also included descriptive text alongside the maps, providing geographical and historical information.

The atlas was a commercial success and revolutionized the field of cartography. It played a crucial role in disseminating geographical knowledge during the Age of Discovery and had a lasting impact on subsequent mapmaking. Ortelius's work influenced many future cartographers, and his atlas served as a foundation for the development of modern mapmaking techniques.

Abraham Ortelius is considered one of the pioneers of modern cartography and is often referred to as the "father of modern geography." His contributions to the field earned him recognition and acclaim during his lifetime, and his work continues to be appreciated by historians, geographers, 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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