"Perusia", Ortelius/Coignet
Subject: Italy
Period: 1609 (published)
Publication: Epitome Theatri Orbis Terrarum
Color: Hand Color
Size:
4.5 x 3.2 inches
11.4 x 8.1 cm
Miniature map of the ancient Perusia region, modern day Perugia, decorated with a strapwork title cartouche incorporating the scale of miles. 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 B. Vrients. Latin text on verso.
References: King (1st) pp. 74-75.
Condition: A
Original color with slight oxidation. Minor stains or soil in blank margins.
