"Creta Iouis Magni, Medio Iacet Insula Ponto", Ortelius, Abraham
Subject: Crete, Sardinia & Corsica
Period: 1595 (published)
Publication: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum
Color: Hand Color
Size:
19.3 x 13.3 inches
49 x 33.8 cm
A handsome map of the Mediterranean islands, the larger map depicting Crete and three smaller maps of Corsica, the Ionian Islands, and Sardinia. Ortelius compiled the map from both classical and contemporary sources, including Strabo and Plinius. Strapwork cartouches, a ship and sea monsters ornament the map. Latin text on verso.
References: Van den Broecke #217.
Condition: A
An excellent impression with full contemporary color on a bright sheet with the crossed arrows watermark commonly found on Ortelius maps. There is very light soiling confined to the blank margins.
