"Regni Neapolitani Verissima Secundum Antiquorum et Recentiorum Traditionem Descriptio, Pyrrho Ligorio Auct.", Ortelius, Abraham

Subject: Southern Italy
Period: 1581 (published)
Publication: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum
Color: Hand Color
Size: 14.4 x 19.6

This is a beautiful map of southern Italy with north oriented to the left as identified by the handsome compass rose. The map is filled with detail and based on the work of Pirro Ligorio who was best known as an architect involved in the building of St. Peter's in Rome. The title is contained in a flowing banner and a fine sailing ship further adorns the map. French text on verso.

References: Van den Broecke #139.
Condition: A
A nice impression with one tiny hole in the image at top center, a couple of faint spots in the image, and marginal soiling.