"Oropitum", Ortelius/Coignet
Subject: Central Italy
Period: 1601 (published)
Publication: Epitome Theatri Orbis Terrarum
Color: Hand Color
Size:
4.9 x 3.3 inches
12.4 x 8.4 cm
Miniature map of the region including Lake Bolsena and Orvieto in central Italy. 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 van Keerbergen. Latin text on verso.
References: King (2nd ed.) p. 86-87; Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #7335:333.
Condition: A
A crisp impression on a clean, bright sheet with a professionally repaired chip at top right, just outside of image.
