1608 – N. Rhedinger – Abrahamus Ortelius

Title:              “Abrahamus Ortelius, Cosmographus Regius.”​
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Description:

Rare copper engraving portrait of Abraham Ortelius, the famous Flemish geographer, cartographer and cosmographer from XVI century.

Copper engraving made by Nikolaus Rhedinger after Peter Paul Rubens painting.

Author:                  Nikolaus Rhedinger (1555-1616)
Sheet size:            19,2 x 25,0 cm
Year:                      1608
Technique:           copper engraving

Condition:
Good, original condition. Few wormholes present. Short cut on the plate edge (no loss of image) and mounted on hand made paper.

This is an original antique map published in 1608 and NOT a modern copy or reprint

On your request I will provide a Certificate of Authenticity