![]() ![]() There is only one known state of the map. The map was accompanied by one of the longest texts in the atlas, a testament to Ortelius’ interest in the history of the British Isles. This map first appeared in the Theatrum in 1595. The most elaborate is in the lower right, which carries the following dedication:Ībraham Ortelius, pleased to be the geographer of his majesty the king dedicates this map, intended as instruction and learning for the people, to George of Austria, servant to the most serene lord, cardinal and archduke of Harlebeck. The two in the upper center and upper right corner include the title and Ortelius’ name, respectively. ![]() Three strapwork cartouches are also set into the seas. Toward the bottom of the map, in the English Channel, are fine, larger ships, including one (to the right) that is on the cutting edge of Dutch shipbuilding technology for the late-sixteenth century. In the stippled waters surrounding the British Isles are several small craft with their sails unfurled. ![]() Farther north, Hadrian’s Wall separates Scotland from England. London Bridge, until 1729 the only bridge over the Thames near the city, is visible here. Settlements are shown with small building symbols Londinum Augusta is located on the Tamesis flu. For example, at the narrowest point in the English Channel, a note explains, “In this place it is thought that Caesar landed on his first sea journey.” However, much of the information included tells the history of the islands and was gathered from classical sages like Diodorus Siculus, Plinius, Appianus, Tacitus, Cæsar, Strabo and other Roman writers. The outline of the British Isles is modern, based on Mercator’s 1564 map of the British Isles and Saxton’s 1579 map. Just a sliver of the European continent is shown, labeled as Morini, which refers to a Belgic coastal people who lived in the Pas de Calais region. In the upper left corner, Ortelius lists four islands whose locations are incognite. In the surrounding waters are the Scilly Isles, the Hebrides, and the Orkney Islands. The political divisions show England, Scotland, and Ireland. Oriented to the west, the British Isles are shown as if on their side. Scarce, fine map of the British Isles, from Ortelius' ground-breaking atlas, Theatrum Orbis Terrarum. Notable Atlas Map of the British Isles, From the First Modern Atlas. African Islands, including Madagascar (65).Safe on wall paint, will not leave residue behind when removed, can be easily reapplied to different locations, over and over again.Ĭredit Line: Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division. Lightweight, easy-to-hang, no preparation needed, just peel off backing paper and stick on a flat surface a great frame free alternative for exhibiting maps Material is a wrinkle-resistant, tear-resistant, water-resistant fabric, not water proof, intended for indoor use. ![]() Wall Decal - Removable and repositionable peel and stick wall decal printed on high quality water-resistant satin cloth fabric backed with a repositionable, removable adhesive designed for easy, no hassle application to a wide variety of flat surfaces. Our gallery wrapped canvas map comes with hardware, ready to hang on your wall. The printed image is mirrored around the perimeter and wrapped around the edges to be visible on all four sides. Map is gallery wrapped by one of our expert framers, with 1.5" deep heavy duty wooden stretcher bars, to hang frameless for a high-end designer look. Gallery Wrap Canvas - Premium canvas print on museum quality canvas with fade-resistant, archival inks. Satisfaction Guarantee - Shop with confidence and peace of mind with our no hassle 30-Day Money Back Guarantee. Wall Map - Accurately reproduced using state of the art high precision print technology with museum quality media and fade-resistant, archival inks.įree shipping and handling within the continental U.S. ![]()
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