Subject: Southern Spain
Period: 1579 (dated)
Publication: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum
Color: Hand Color
Size:
17.8 x 13.4 inches
45.2 x 34 cm
This detailed map of Andalusia is from the now-lost map by Spanish royal cosmographer Jeronimo de Chaves. The map is centered on Seville and includes the Bay of Cadiz. It is finely engraved to depict the topography and features a sea battle and several monsters off Cadiz. Each corner is adorned with a cartouche or compass rose. Latin text on verso with page number 18, published in 1592.
References: Van den Broecke #28.
Condition: A
On a sheet with the crossed arrows watermark common on Ortelius maps. There are a few minor spots of color offsetting and marginal toning.