Abraham Ortelius (4. oder 14. April 1527 in Antwerpen - 28. Juni 1598 ebenda) war ein flämischer Kartograph und Geograph. Er gilt allgemein als einer der Gründer der niederländischen Schule für Kartographie und Geographie. Er war eine wichtige Figur dieser Schule in ihrer Blütezeit (etwa 1570 - 1670). Die Veröffentlichung seines Atlasses (Theatrum Orbis Terrarum) im Jahr 1570 wird oft als offizieller Beginn des goldenen Zeitalters der niederländischen Kartographie angesehen. Ortelius gilt heute auch als der erste, der aufgrund der zueinanderpassenden Umrisse vermutete, dass die Kontinente früher einmal zusammengehangen hätten (Pangaea) und später durch "Erdbeben und Fluten" zerbrochen seien.
Siena (Provinz). "Siena". Orig. copper-engraving from the French edition of A. Ortelius' Epitome, published in Antwerp by Plantin Press for F. Galle, 1598. With ornamental title-cartouche with the scale of map and Latin title ("Senense territorivm") above the...
Siana (Provinz). "Siena". Orig. copper-engraving from the Latin edition of A. Ortelius' Epitome. Published by J. B. Vrients in Antwerp, 1609. With ornamental title-cartouche, the scale of map ("Scala milliarium") and Latin title ("Senae Territor.") above the...
Süditalien. "Typus Regni Neapolitan.". Orig. copper-engraving from the French edition of A. Ortelius' Epitome, published in Antwerp by Plantin Press for F. Galle, 1598. With ornamental title-cartouche and Latin title ("Neapolitan. regnvm") above the map....
Süditalien. "Typus Regni Neapolitani". Orig. copper-engraving from the Latin edition of A. Ortelius' Epitome. Published by J. B. Vrients in Antwerp, 1609. With ornamental title-cartouche, the scale of map ("Milliaria Italica") and Latin title ("Regnvm...
Südostasien. "India Orient.". Orig. copper-engraving from the German edition of A. Ortelius' Epitome, published in Frankfurt am Main by L. Hulsius (Hulst), 1604. With ornamental title-cartouche, the depiction of the equator and German title above...
Nordostasien. "Tartaria sive Magni Chami Imperivm". Orig. copper-engraving from the French edition of A. Ortelius' Epitome, published in Antwerp by Plantin Press for F. Galle, 1598. With title-cartouche and Latin title above the map. 8:10,5 cm.
Terceira (Azoren). "Tercera". Orig. copper-engraving from the German edition of A. Ortelius' Epitome, published in Frankfurt am Main by L. Hulsius (Hulst), 1604. With ornamental title-cartouche, another cartouche with the scale of map ("Scala Milliarium"), a ship,...
Terceira (Azoren). "Terçera.". Orig. copper-engraving from the French edition of A. Ortelius' "Epitome du Theatre du Monde", published in Antwerp by Plantin, 1598. With engraved title, a cartouche with the scale of map ("Milliaria"), Latin heading-title, 2 ships...
Terni - Orvieto. "Oropitum". Orig. copper-engraving from the French edition of A. Ortelius' Epitome, published in Antwerp by Plantin Press for F. Galle, 1598. With decorative title-cartouche, the scale of map ("Milliaria Italica") and Latin title ("Vrbiventvm")...
Kreis Dithmarschen. "Thietmarsia". Orig. Kupferstich aus lat. Ausg. von A. Ortelius Epitome. Bei J. B. Vrienst, Antwerpen, 1609. Mit ornament. Titelkart., andere Kart mit Meilenzeiger ("Miliaria Thietm."), einem Segelschiff und lat. Titel oben. 9:12,5 cm.
Toskana. "Thusciae Descriptio". Orig. copperplate engraving, A. Ortelius, 1570 after G. Bellarmato's map of the region. Orig. old colouring. With decorative title cartouche and 5 ships. 32:49,5 cm.
Toskana. "Tuscia". Orig. copper-engraving from the Latin edition of A. Ortelius' Epitome. Published by J. B. Vrients in Antwerp, 1609. With ornamental title-cartouche, a cartouche with the scale of map ("Scala mill. Italicor") and Latin title above the...
Thüringen und Lausitz. "Turingiae Noviss. Descript." und "Misniae et Lusatiae Tabula". Kol. Kupf.-Ktn., A. Orteluius nach J. Mellinger und B. Scultetus, 1579. Zwei Karten auf 1 Blatt, je. 29,5:21,5 cm (59:43 Platte).
Toskana. "Tusciae Antiquae typus". Orig. copperplate engraving, A. Ortelius, 1584. Original old colouring. With 3 ornamental cartouches and a ship. 32,5:48,5 cm.
Ungarn. "Hungaria". Orig. copper-engraving from the French edition of A. Ortelius' Epitome. Published in Antwerpen by J. B. Vrienst, 1602. With decorative title-cartouche with the scale of map ("Scala milliarium"). 7,5:11 cm.
Ungarn. "Hungaria". Orig. copper-engraving from the German edition of A. Ortelius' Epitome, published in Frankfurt am Main by L. Hulsius (Hulst), 1604. With ornamental title-cartouche, the scale of map ("Scala milliarium") and Latin title above the map....
Urbino. "Urbini Ducatus". Orig. copper-engraving from the Latin edition of A. Ortelius' Epitome, published in Antwerp by J. B. Vrienst, 1609. With ornamental title-cartouche, the scale of map ("Scala milliarium") and Latin title above the map. 8,5:12,5 cm.
Königreich Valencia. "Valentiae Regnum". Orig. copper-engraving from the German edition of A. Ortelius' Epitome ("Außzug auß des ... Ortely Theatro Orbis"). Published by L. Hulsius in Frankfurt am Main, 1604. With ornamental title-cartouche, the scale of map...
Verona (Provinz). "Veronensis Ager". Orig. copper-engraving from the French edition of A. Ortelius' Epitome, published in Antwerp by Plantin Press for F. Galle, 1598. With decorative title-cartouche, the scale of map and Latin title ("Veronensis ditio") above the...
Welt und Kontinente. "Typus Orbis Terrarum" + "Europa" + "Asia" + "Africa" + "America sive Novus Orbis". Orig. copperplate engravings from the French edition of A. Ortelius' Epitome, published in Antwerp by Plantin Press for F. Galle, 1598.
Westfalen. "Westfalia". Orig. copper-engraving from the Latin edition of A. Ortelius' Epitome, published in Antwerp by J. B. Vrienst, 1609. With ornamental title-cartouche, another cartouche with the scale of map ("Scala milliar.") and Latin title above the...
Zeeland (Provinz). "Zelandia". Orig. copper-engraving from the German edition of A. Ortelius' Epitome, published in Frankfurt am Main by L. Hulsius (Hulst), 1604. With ornamental title-cartouche, another ornamental cartouche with the scale of map ("Miliaria...
Zypern. "Cyprus Insula". Orig. copper-engraving from the German edition of A. Ortelius' Epitome ("Außzug auß des ... Ortely Theatro Orbis"). Published by L. Hulsius in Frankfurt am Main, 1604. With ornamental title-cartouche and Latin title above the...
Zypern und Ägäische Inseln. "Insular. aliquot Aegaei maris antiqua descrip.". Kol. kupf.-Kte. von A. ortelius, 1584. Mit Titetelkart. und 2 Rollwerkskart. 36:47 cm.
Israel. Journey and Life of the Patriarch Abraham. "Abrahami Patriarchae Peregrinatio, et Vita". Orig. copper-engraving, A. Ortelius, Antwerp, 1590. Orig. old colouring. 35:45,5 cm.
Azoren. "Açores Insulae". Orig. copperplate engarving, A. Ortelius, 1584 after L. Teixeira's map. Original old colouring. With title in decorative border, 3 ornamental cartouches, 2 ships and a sea-monster. 33:47 cm.
Azoren. "Açores Insulae". Orig. copper-engraving. Published by A. Ortelius after L. Teixeira's map of the Açores. Dated 1584. Coloured. With title in decorative border, 3 ornamental cartouches, 2 ships, sea-monster and "Scala Leucarum". 32,5:46,5 cm.
Ägypten. "Aegyptus Antiqua". Altkol. Kupf.-Kte. in 2 Bll., A. Ortelius, Antwerpen, 1584. Mit 3 ausgem. Rollwerkskart. (davon eine mit kl. kol. Umgebungskte. von Alexandria, 8,5:11 cm) und ausgem. architekt. Kart. mit 2 Pyramiden- ...
Ägypten."Aegyptus Antiqua". Copper-engraving by A. Ortelius, 1595. Original old colouring. With great ornamental title cartouche, "Incertae positionis loca" in round cartouche, the environs of Alexandria in small ornamental cartouche and 2 ships...
Ägypten."Aegyptvs". Orig. copper-engraving from the Latin edition of A. Ortelius' Epitome. Published by J. B. Vrients in Antwerps, 1609. With ornamental title-cartouche, a cartouche with the scale of map ("Milliaria Italica") and Latin title...
"Aeneae Troiani navigatio". Copper-engraving by A. Ortelius (1527-1598), ca. 1580. Coloured. With 3 ornamental coloured cartouvches and maritime decorations. 34:49 cm.
Alte Welt."Aevi Veteris, Typus Geographicus". Orig. copper-engraving, A. Ortelius after C. Ptloemy's map of the ancient World. Published in Antwerp, 1590. A map of the ancient World with ornamental cartouche with Ortelius' address, surrounded by...
Afrika."Africa.". Orig. copper-engraving after A. Ortelius from "Außzug auß des Abrahami Ortely Theatro Orbis", published by L. Hulsius in Frankfurt am Main, 1604. With ornamental title-cartouche, 3 ships and Latin heading-title. 8,5:12,5 cm.
Nordafrika."Africae propriae tabula ... 1590". Altkol. Kupf.-Kte. von A. Ortelius (1527-1598). Mit 2 gr. ausgem. Rollwerkskart., davon eine mit Vogelschauansicht von Karthago. 33,5:48,5 cm.
Afrika."Africae Tabula Nova". Orig. copper-engraving. A. Ortelius (1527-1598), Antwerps, 1570. Orig. old colouring. With great ornamental title-cartouche, 2 sea-monsters and a depiction of a naval battle. 37,5:50 cm.
Afrika. "Africae Tabula Nova". Orig. copper-engraving, A. Ortelius, Antwerp, 1570. Orig. old colouring. With great ornamental title-cartouche, 2 sea-monsters and a depiction of a naval battle. 37,5:50 cm.
Zentralafrika - Äthiopien. "Presbiteri Johannis sive Abissinorum imperii descriptio". Orig. copper-engraving from the French edition of A. Ortelius' Epitome, published in Antwerp by Plantin Press for F. Galle, 1598. With ornamental title-cartouche, 2 elephants,...
Andalusien. "Andaluzia". Orig. copper-engraving from the Latin edition of A. Ortelius' "Epitome Theatri Orbis Terrarum", published in Antwerp by J. B. Vrienst, 1609. With engraved title in the map, a scale of map ("Scala leucarum"), a ship and Latin...
"Angliae Regnvm". Orig. copper-engraving from the Latin edition of A. Ortelius' Epitome, published in Antwerp by J. B. Vrienst, 1609. With ornamental title-cartouche, the scale of map ("Scala milliar.") and Latin title above the map. 8,5:12,5 cm.
Asien."Asia". Orig. copper-engraving after A. Ortelius from "Außzug auß des Abrahami Ortely Theatro Orbis", published by L. Hulsius in Frankfurt am Main, 1604. With ornamental title-cartouche and Latin heading-title. 8,5:12,5 cm.
Nordostasien."Tartariae siue magni Chami regni typus". Orig. copper-engraving by F. Galle after A. Ortelius' map of the region. From Galle's "Theatri Orbis Terrarum Enchiridion". Published in Antwerp by C. Plantin for F. Galle, 1585. With...
"Austriae descrip.". Altkol. Kupf.-Kte. nach W. Lazius (aus A. Ortelius, um 1595). Mit 2 ausgem. Rollwerkskart. mit kl. Wappen u. ornament. Bordüre. 35,5:48,5 cm.
Österreich."Avstria". Orig. Kupferstich aus Lat. Ausg. von A. Ortelius Epitome. Bei J. B. Vrienst, Antwerpen, 1609. Mit ornament. Titelkart., Meilenzeiger ("Scala milliarium") und Lat. Titel oben. 8,5:12,5 cm.
Balkan. "Romania, Bulgaria, Walachia et Syrfia". Orig. copper-engraving from the French edition of A. Ortelius' Epitome, published in Antwerp by Plantin Press for F. Galle, 1598. With ornamental title-cartouche, the scale of map ("Milliaria...