Ortelius' Miniature Epitome Map of Normandy Mapmaker(s)_Henry Teesdale second state

second state

light staining to lower margin and top right conrner

and published in the ‘Atlas Universel’

maps permeated almost every aspect of daily life

Ortelius' Miniature Epitome Map of Normandy Mapmaker(s)_Henry Teesdale second stateThis miniature map of Normandy was engraved by brothers Ambrose and Ferdinand Arsenius circa 1601 for a third epitome (or pocket version) of Ortelius atlas, the Theatrum Orbis Terrarum. The Arsenius brothers had engraved maps for the full size folio Theatrum too, and this series of miniature maps rivalled and replaced Philip Galles earlier versions. Condition & Materials Copper engraving, printed area measures 8. 6 x 12. 5 cm. Modern hand colour,