"Transilvania", Ortelius, Abraham
Subject: Romania
Period: 1608 (circa)
Publication: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum
Color: Black & White
Size:
17.7 x 12.9 inches
45 x 32.8 cm
This map of the fabled area in present-day Romania shows mountain ranges, forests and the fertile river valleys. It is decorated with three strapwork cartouches including one that credits Sambucus's map of 1566 as the basis of this map, and is surrounded by a boldly engraved border. This is the third state, with Italian text on verso, published in 1608 or 1612. A small crack in the plate is visible at bottom left.
References: Van den Broecke #153.3.
Condition: B+
A sharp impression on slightly rippled paper with uniform light toning and a few light spots.
