Africae Tabula Nova.
Product information: Africae Tabula Nova.
Original copper engraving, published in a 1592 Latin text edition of the famous atlas "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum". Finely hand colored in wash and outline in the period. The map is ornated with the title cartouche, ships, sea monsters and animals. Ortelius decorative map of Africa with parts of the neighboring continent Asia and South America with a part of Brazil. The map is ornated with the title cartouche, ships, sea monsters and animals. The "privilegium" appears in the upper left corner.
Properties
| Category: | Africa |
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| Issue date: | 1592 |
| Published place: | Antwerp |
| Publisher: | Platin |
| Technique: | Copper engraving / later handcolor |
| Type: | Antique Map, map |