A. Ortelius Watercolored Etching 1573 - Fori Iulii accurate descriptio, 1573

Features

Artist:  Abraham Ortelius (1527-1598)

Artwork title:  Fori Iulii accurata descriptio

Age:  16th Century / 1501 - 1600

Subject:  Maps

Artistic technique:  Printing

Technical specification:  Etching (Cable Engraving)

Description : Fori Iulii accurata descriptio

Watercolored etching. It belongs to the famous atlas "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum", first published by Ortelius in 1570 and then replicated numerous times over the decades. Top left the title of the map, top right the provenance of the map, from the library of the imperial historian Ioannes Sambuci; Ortelius always rigorously documented the provenance of the geographical maps it printed. Ortelius is considered one of the founders of historical geography. The etching is in good condition; it is presented in a stylish frame.

Product Condition:
Product in good condition, with small signs of wear.

Frame Size (cm):
Height: 57
Width: 67
Depth: 2,5

Artwork dimensions (cm):
Height: 36
Width: 48