Subject: Persia - Iran
Period: 1609 (published)
Publication: Epitome theatri orbis terrarum
Color: Hand Color
Size:
4.7 x 3.1 inches
11.9 x 7.9 cm
Miniature map showing the Persian Empire. It was engraved by the brothers Ambrose and Ferdinand Arsenius who had been assistants to Frans Hogenburg and co-engravers of Ortelius' folio Theatrum. This series of maps was accompanied by text by Michel Coignet and was published by Jan B. Vrients. Latin text on verso.
References: King (1st) pp. 74-75.
Condition: A+