Peregrinationis Divi Pauli Typus Corographicus - Antique map

Author: Ortelius, Abraham

Publisher: Ortelius, Abraham

Published: Antverpy

Publishing year: 1579

Eastern Mediterranean. "Peregrinationis Divi Pauli Typus Corographicus. In quo et noui testamenti, in primis autem apostolorum historiac, a sancto Luca descriptae, omnia fere loca geographica, oculis inspicienda, exhibentur". Orig. copperplate engraving, A. Ortelius, 1579. Orig. old colouring. With decorative title-cartouche with scenes from the life of St.Paul on the sides and another cartouche under the map with a quotation from Paul's letter to the Corinthians, 2 ships and 2 sea-monsters in map. 35:50,5 cm (13 3/4 x 20 inch.) printed on paper with full margins sized 43,5:54,5 cm.

Zacharakis 1615; V. d. Broecke 181; Koeman III, map 0850H:31, ed. 31:041 (1584 Latin). - A very decorative historical map of the eastern Mediterranean showing the travels of St. Paul from Italy to the Middle East.

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Tags: Antique map, Antique maps, Old maps, Eastern Mediterranean, St. Paul travels, Peregrinationis Divi Pavli typus corographicus, copperplate engraving map, Ortelius, 1579