Map of some islands of the Mediterranean Sea

Code :  ARARPI0122328

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Map of some islands of the Mediterranean Sea

Code :  ARARPI0122328

not available

Map of some islands of the Mediterranean Sea

Features

Artwork title:  Mappa di Alcune Isole del Mar Mediterraneo

Age:  17th Century / 1601 - 1700

Subject:  Maps

Origin:  Italy

Artistic technique:  Printing

Technical specification:  Engraving

Description : Mappa di Alcune Isole del Mar Mediterraneo

Engraving. Taken from the "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum", it is considered the first true modern atlas, drawn up by Abramo Ortelio, and published for the first time in 1570; it consisted of a collection of maps with supporting texts. The engraving presented here is titled "Insularum aliquot maris Mediterranei descriptio", it offers a map of six Mediterranean islands on the front, namely Sicily, Sardinia, Corfu, Zerbi, Elba and Malta; on the back, corresponding to the following page of the volume, of which in fact there is the numbering, there is the description in Latin of the same islands. The engraving is in very good condition, even the central fold of the pages is barely visible. It is presented in a frame.

Product Condition:
Product in good condition, with small signs of wear.

Frame Size (cm):
Height: 49
Width: 60
Depth: 1,5

Artwork dimensions (cm):
Height: 57
Width: 46

Additional Information

Age: 17th Century / 1601 - 1700

17th Century / 1601 - 1700

Subject: Maps

Artistic technique: Printing

La stampa è un processo per la produzione di testi e immagini, tipicamente mediante l'impiego dell'inchiostro su carta e di una pressa da stampa. Spesso viene svolto come processo industriale su larga scala ed è una parte essenziale dell'editoria.

Technical specification: Engraving

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