A RENAISSANCE MAP, "Typus Orbis Terrarum," ABRAHAM

A RENAISSANCE MAP, "Typus Orbis Terrarum," ABRAHAM ORTELIUS, ANTWERP, 1587-1612, hand colored copperplate engraving on paper, a fragment from an edition of Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, considered the "first modern world atlas," compiled and published by cartographer Abraham Ortelius (Barbantian 1527-1598), plate engraving attributed to Frans Hogenberg (1535-1590), showing a view of the known world including major cities, churches, rivers, geographical elevations, overlaid with latitude and longitude lines, the world enclosed by profusely fruiting, swag, garland, masks and birds issued from scrollwork. Sheet: 16 1/4" x 21 3/8" Plate: 14 1/8" x 19 1/4" Note: Courtesy translation of corner medallions: Upper left: Man's law on the subject is generated: be faithful guardians of the Globe, who, over time, the earth will guide (Cicero). Upper Right: The horses are here to ride, the oxen for selling, the dog for playing, and no matter what on this earth, man is here for contemplation(Cicero). Lower left: This is the point, that so many nations, raise fire and cut the sword; how ridiculous a pursuit that ends with death(Senecca)? Lower Right: I wish for the whole universe, all the different faces that we can see, for all to possess and practice one noble philosophy (Senecca). Lower central banner: What greatly occupies man, for all eternity, is noting the magnitude of the whole world (Cicero). Provenance: Property from a Corporate Collection, Houston, Texas. Property from a Corporate Collection, Houston, Texas
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