Ortelius, Theatrum Orbis Terrarum

The first true atlas: uniform maps engraved for one book, with a list of every source used.

Made by

Abraham Ortelius (1527–1598)

Date

First published 1570; this world map 1572

Held by

Antwerp

Medium

Hand-coloured copper engraving

Plates

1

Image credits

• Plate 1: Reproduction of a public-domain work (scan via Barry Lawrence Ruderman Antique Maps). License: Public domain. Source page ↗