Subject: Eastern Mediterranean
Period: 1570 (published)
Publication: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum
Color: Hand Color
Size:
19.3 x 12.6 inches
49 x 32 cm
Three maps are on one folio sheet. On the left is a map of Turkey oriented with east at the top. The detailed map is based on the cartography of Gastaldi/Forlani and extends to include Candia and Cyprus. At top right is a map of northern Egypt showing the Nile River delta. Below is a map of the vicinity of ancient Carthage (Tunis) with many oared ships in the sea. Latin text on verso and marked page 52.
References: Van den Broecke #174.
Condition: A
A crisp impression on watermarked paper with attractive color. There is marginal soiling and an archivally repaired tear in bottom blank margin, far from image.