"Cyprus Insula [on sheet with] Candia, olim Creta", Ortelius, Abraham

This folio sheet contains maps of Cyprus and Crete one above the other. Ortelius based these maps on the cartography of Camocio and Bordoni. The map of Crete shows a labyrinth as well as the caves said to be where the aboriginal inhabitants lived. This plate only appeared in the Theatrum until 1581. Latin text on verso.

References: Stylianou #65; Van den Broecke #148.

Condition: A

A crisp impression with full contemporary color on a sheet with an eagle watermark, minor toning, and dampstains and light soiling along the edges of the sheet. The green pigment has browned, but the paper is still supple.