Bilder Abraham Ortelius (1527–1598) – Map of Germany - Mansfeldiae, Comitatus Descriptio / Description of the County - Engraving

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This detailed 16th-century engraving presents "MANSFELDIAE, COMITATUS DESCRIPTIO." (Description of the County of Mansfeld). The map meticulously illustrates this historical region in Germany, depicting its intricate network of towns, rivers, and topographical features. A prominent title cartouche is featured in the upper right. This cartographic work is characterized by its precision and aesthetic appeal, typical of the golden age of Dutch cartography. It originates from Abraham Ortelius's monumental Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, considered the first true modern atlas.

Abraham Ortelius (1527–1598) was a Flemish cartographer and geographer, widely regarded as the creator of the first true modern atlas, Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, first published in 1570. Based in Antwerp, Ortelius revolutionized cartography by standardizing map formats and including lists of authors and sources, making geographical knowledge more accessible and organized. His meticulously engraved maps were celebrated for their accuracy, clarity, and decorative qualities, significantly influencing European understanding of global geography during the Age of Exploration. Ortelius's work laid the foundation for modern atlas production.

Artist or Maker: Abraham Ortelius

Dimensions: Approximately 38 × 52 cm

Medium: Engraving

Date: Circa 1570



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