Subject: Southern France
Period: 1601 (published)
Publication: Epitome Theatri Orbis Terrarum
Color: Hand Color
Size:
4.7 x 3.5 inches
11.9 x 8.9 cm
Miniature version of Ortelius' map of Provence with the cities of Avignon, Marseille and Nice. Decorated with a strapwork title cartouche. The map 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 van Keerbergen. Latin text on verso.
References: King (2nd ed.) p. 86-87; Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #4700:333.
Condition: A
A crisp impression on a clean, bright sheet with a professionally repaired chip at top right, just outside of image.
