Ortelius Map of Portugal
Ortelius, Abraham (1527-1598).
Portugalliae que olim Lusitania, Novissima & Exactissima Descriptio, Auctore Vernando Alvaro Secco.
Engraved map with original hand color in full.
1560. (Antwerp, c. 1579 or later, State 2).
17” x 21” sheet.
This is one of the earliest and most beautiful maps of Portugal. It is oriented with north to the right and richly adorned with two large cartouches, sailing ships and a very devilish-looking sea monster. The map is based on Fernando Alvarez Secco's map of 1560.
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Ortelius, Abraham (1527-1598).
Portugalliae que olim Lusitania, Novissima & Exactissima Descriptio, Auctore Vernando Alvaro Secco.
Engraved map with original hand color in full.
1560. (Antwerp, c. 1579 or later, State 2).
17” x 21” sheet.
This is one of the earliest and most beautiful maps of Portugal. It is oriented with north to the right and richly adorned with two large cartouches, sailing ships and a very devilish-looking sea monster. The map is based on Fernando Alvarez Secco's map of 1560.
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