"Peregrinationis Divi Pauli Typus Chorographicus...", Ortelius, Abraham

Third state of this splendid map depicting the travels of St. Paul throughout the Eastern Mediterranean based on various sources. The title cartouche is flanked by two Biblical views including the shipwreck of the Apostle Paul at Malta. At the bottom is a verse of scripture from St. Paul's letters (Corinthians, 2:5). The Mediterranean Sea is highlighted with a pair of sea monsters and sailing ships. Latin text on verso, published in 1624.

References: Laor #545C; Van den Broecke #181.3.

Condition: A

A sharp impression on a clean, bright sheet of watermarked paper with a couple of minute worm holes and an archivally repaired tear in the bottom blank margin.