AD 1587 · 16th century · Antwerp
Typus Orbis Terrarum, plate 2, state 2.1
The short-lived second plate renews the familiar composition while preserving corner clouds and an initial 1586 date.
Catalogue record
| Cartographer | Abraham Ortelius |
|---|---|
| State | Ort 2, state 2.1 |
| Medium | Copper engraving, hand-coloured |
Tags
- plate state
- replacement plate
- world map
- atlas
Related essays
Related maps
- Typus Orbis Terrarum, plate 1, state 1.5 · AD 1584
- Typus Orbis Terrarum, plate 2, state 2.3 · AD 1588
- Typus Orbis Terrarum, plate 3, state 3.2 · AD 1613
Bibliography
- Van den Broecke, Marcel P. R. “Ortelius Map No. 2: Typus Orbis Terrarum.” Cartographica Neerlandica.
- Nuti, Lucia. “The World Map as an Emblem: Abraham Ortelius and the Stoic Contemplation.” Imago Mundi 55 (2003): 38–55.