Ortelius Abraham Collection

Theatrum Orbis Terrarium, 1592. Creator: Unknown
Theatrum Orbis Terrarium, 1592. Called the first modern atlas, adapted from Mercator's world map; large coloured atlas with Ptolemy's Geographia, 1592; continents

Tartariae sive Magni Chami Regni ty¨pus, 1603. Creators: Abraham Ortelius, Jan Baptist Vrients
Tartariae sive Magni Chami Regni ty¨pus, 1603. Covers northern Asia. Relief shown pictorially. From Abraham Ortelius's atlas: Theatrvm Orbis Terrarvm, 1603 ed. Hand col

Bust of Bacchus surrounded by strapwork, from the series Deorum dearumque, a set of images of deities after coins in the collection of Abraham Ortelius, 1573

Bust of Janus surrounded by strapwork, from the series Deorum dearumque, a set of images of deities after coins in the collection of Abraham Ortelius, 1573

Bust of Sol surrounded by strapwork, from the series Deorum dearumque, a set of images of deities after coins in the collection of Abraham Ortelius, 1573

Principality of Piedmont, Duchy of Monferrato, Western Liguria and part of Eastern Liguria Region
Cartography, Italy 17th century. Principality of Piedmont, Duchy of Monferrato, Western Liguria and part of Eastern Liguria Region. From Theatrum Orbis Terrarum by Abraham Ortelius (1528-1598)

Piedmont and Western Liguria Regions. From Theatrum Orbis Terrarum by Abraham Ortelius, 1528-1598, Antwerp, 1570
Cartography, Italy, 16th century. Piedmont and Western Liguria Regions. From Theatrum Orbis Terrarum by Abraham Ortelius (1528-1598), Antwerp, 1570

Duchy of Milan and neighboring regions, Map by Giovanni Giorgio Settala, 1570
Cartography, Italy 16th century. Duchy of Milan and neighboring regions. Map by Giovanni Giorgio Settala, 1570, from a republication of Theatrum Orbis Terrarum by Abraham Ortelius (1528-1598)

The Republic of Genoa, Map by Jan Baptist Vrients from Theatrum Orbis Terrarum by Abraham Ortelius, 1528-1598, Antwerp
Cartography, Italy, 17th century. The Republic of Genoa. Map by Jan Baptist Vrients from Theatrum Orbis Terrarum by Abraham Ortelius (1528-1598), Antwerp, 1608. Copper engraving

Map of Island of Hispaniola, Santo Domingo, Puerto Rico and part of Antilles from Abraham Ortelius, 1528-1598
Cartography, 16th century. Map of the Island of Hispaniola (Santo Domingo), Puerto Rico and part of the Antilles. From Abraham Ortelius (1528-1598), Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, 1570

Lombardy and Piedmont Regions, Map by Giacomo Gastaldi, from republication of Theatrum Orbis Terrarum by Abraham
Cartography, Italy, 16th century. Lombardy and Piedmont Regions. Map by Giacomo Gastaldi, from a republication of Theatrum Orbis Terrarum by Abraham Ortelius (1528-1598). Copper engraving

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Abraham Ortelius, a renowned cartographer of the 16th century, left an indelible mark on the world with his exceptional maps and engravings. One such masterpiece is his Map of Mediterranean Islands from 1570, which showcases his meticulous attention to detail and artistic flair. In this map, we can see a fascinating Detail of Zerbi that captivates our imagination. Ortelius's talent extended beyond cartography as he also delved into the realm of mythology. His series Deorum dearumque features stunning busts surrounded by intricate strapwork. Among them are Busts of Bacchus, Janus, and Sol - each exuding their own unique aura. The Theatrum Orbis Terrarum by Ortelius provides us with invaluable insights into various regions during that era. Piedmont and Western Liguria Regions come alive in vibrant copper engravings from 1528-1598 edition. Similarly, the Duchy of Milan and neighboring regions are meticulously depicted in a map by Giovanni Giorgio Settala from the same publication. Jan Baptist Vrients' contribution to Theatrum Orbis Terrarum cannot be overlooked either; his Copper engraving presents The Republic of Genoa in all its glory in 1608. Moreover, Ortelius's Map of Island Hispaniola takes us on a journey through Santo Domingo, Puerto Rico, and part of Antilles - showcasing not only geographical accuracy but also cultural richness. Lastly, Giacomo Gastaldi's Lombardy and Piedmont Regions map adds another layer to Ortelius's legacy with its detailed copper engraving featured in later editions. Abraham Ortelius was truly a visionary whose works continue to inspire awe even today.