AD 1570 · 16th century · Antwerp
Typus Orbis Terrarum, plate 1, state 1.1
The first documented state of Ortelius’s opening world map, before wear and repair accumulated on its copperplate.
Catalogue record
| Cartographer | Abraham Ortelius |
|---|---|
| Engraver | Frans Hogenberg |
| Edition | Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, 1570 Latin edition |
| State | Ort 1, state 1.1 |
| Medium | Copper engraving; surviving impressions may be hand-coloured |
Tags
- plate state
- world map
- atlas
- copper engraving
Related essays
Related maps
- Typus Orbis Terrarum, plate 1, early impression · AD 1571
- Typus Orbis Terrarum, plate 1, state 1.4 · AD 1579
- Typus Orbis Terrarum, plate 2, state 2.1 · AD 1587
Bibliography
- Van den Broecke, Marcel P. R. “Ortelius Map No. 1: Typus Orbis Terrarum.” Cartographica Neerlandica.
- Library of Congress. “Ortelius Atlas.” General Atlases, Geography and Map Division.
- Nuti, Lucia. “The World Map as an Emblem: Abraham Ortelius and the Stoic Contemplation.” Imago Mundi 55 (2003): 38–55.