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Beautiful old coloured antique map of Andalusia by A. Ortelius. Depicting Seville and its surroundings in Andalusia. With Córdoba, Écija, and Jerez de la Frontera. From the first modern atlas, the famous Theatrum Orbis Terrarum by Ortelius, first published in 1570. Embellished with elaborate details and decorative elements.
The map highlights the crucial home ports of the Spanish Empire, based on the report of Geronimo de Chavez, the chief geographer of Spain's Casa de Contratacion during its peak. The focal point is a pictorial representation of the walled city of Seville and its cathedral on the Guadalquivir River. Cadiz, a vital port and home port of the Spanish treasure fleet, is prominently featured at the bottom center. The map also artistically captures the region's mountainous terrain. Off the coast of Cadiz, a sea battle unfolds, and sea monsters roam the waters.
From the 1592 Latin edition of Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, Latin text on verso.
Cartographer | Abraham Ortelius |
Title | Hispalensis Conventus Delineatio Auctore Hieronymo Chiaves |
Publisher, Year | Plantin Press, Antwerp, 1592 |
Plate Size | 35.0 x 46.2 cm (13.8 x 18.2 inches) |
Sheet Size | 46.8 x 57.2 cm (18.4 x 22.5 inches) |
Reference | Van den Broecke, M.: Ortelius Atlas Maps, No. 28.1; Van der Krogt, P.: Koeman's Atlantes Neerlandici, 6112:31. |
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