Switzerland - Swiss Confederation; Abraham Ortelius - Theatrum Orbis Terrarum - 16th century
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Abraham Ortelius’s 16th-century hand-coloured copper engraving, “Helvetiae Descriptio”, depicts the Swiss Confederation and was published in Theatrum Orbis Terrarum.
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"Helvetiae Descriptio" provides a detailed cartographic representation of the Swiss Confederation, oriented with south at the top, from Lake Constance and the Rhine to Lake Geneva and the Alpine passes, after the pioneering survey of Aegidius Tschudi. Published in Theatrum Orbis Terrarum in Antwerp, the first modern atlas of the world, the work reflects the geographic understanding and engraving standards of the era.
Abraham Ortelius was a Flemish cartographer and geographer renowned as the creator of the Theatrum Orbis Terrarum and a founding figure of Netherlandish cartography.
Artist or Maker: Abraham Ortelius
Dimensions: Approximately 40 cm x 52 cm.
Medium: Hand-colored copperplate engraving on paper.
Date: 16th century.
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Dahlströms Rare Prints OÜ specialises in original antique prints, maps, natural history, botanical illustrations, decorative engravings and rare books from the 16th to the 20th century. We source our items from private collections, auctions and libraries across Europe. All items are carefully described, professionally packed and shipped from France.
"Helvetiae Descriptio" provides a detailed cartographic representation of the Swiss Confederation, oriented with south at the top, from Lake Constance and the Rhine to Lake Geneva and the Alpine passes, after the pioneering survey of Aegidius Tschudi. Published in Theatrum Orbis Terrarum in Antwerp, the first modern atlas of the world, the work reflects the geographic understanding and engraving standards of the era.
Abraham Ortelius was a Flemish cartographer and geographer renowned as the creator of the Theatrum Orbis Terrarum and a founding figure of Netherlandish cartography.
Artist or Maker: Abraham Ortelius
Dimensions: Approximately 40 cm x 52 cm.
Medium: Hand-colored copperplate engraving on paper.
Date: 16th century.
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Shipping & Combined Purchases:
We are happy to combine multiple purchases into one shipment, helping you save on shipping costs. Please contact us before making payment so that we can calculate and adjust the shipping cost accordingly.
All items are professionally packed and shipped from France by Mail Boxes Etc. (MBE) on behalf of Dahlströms Rare Prints OÜ, Estonia.
Every shipment is fully insured and sent exclusively via UPS or FedEx, with tracking provided after dispatch.
We handle every shipment with the utmost care, ensuring that our antique prints, maps and rare books arrive safely and in the condition described.
Seller's Story
Dahlströms Rare Prints OÜ specialises in original antique prints, maps, natural history, botanical illustrations, decorative engravings and rare books from the 16th to the 20th century. We source our items from private collections, auctions and libraries across Europe. All items are carefully described, professionally packed and shipped from France.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Manufacturer/brand
Abraham Ortelius (1527–1598)
Over 200 years old
Yes
Country
Switzerland
Geographical specification
Swiss Confederation
Map maker/publisher
Abraham Ortelius
Designer/artist/maker
Abraham Ortelius
Map/book title
Theatrum Orbis Terrarum
Period
16th century
Condition
Good
Technique
Copper engraving
Additional Information
Hand-colored
Map colour
Later hand colour
Height
40 cm
Width
52 cm
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