"Biturigium", Ortelius/Vrients
Subject: France
Period: 1609 (published)
Publication: Epitome theatri orbis terrarum
Color: Hand Color
Size:
4.7 x 3.4 inches
11.9 x 8.6 cm
This miniature map of the middle region of France locates the city of Bourges at center. It is decorated with a strapwork title and scale cartouches. The map was engraved by the brothers Ambrose and Ferdinand Arsenius who had been assistants to Frans Hogenberg 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 (2nd ed.) pp. 88-89.
Condition: A
There is some show through of text in margins, else fine.
