Grouping of Six Prints Featuring Antique Maps by Abraham Ortelius
By Abraham Ortelius
Located in Bridport, CT
Maps are annotated in Latin and include ornate cartouches and charming decorative illustrations such as sailing vessels and sea monsters. Rich patina and Fine printing create an eleg...
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Hic Sunt Leones
By KC PAILLARD
Located in Stockholm, SE
This medieval quote and practice of putting illustrations of dragons, sea-monsters and other mythological creatures on uncharted areas of maps to signify dangerous and unexplored ter...
Gold Leaf
Lobster
By Matthäus Merian the Elder
Located in Florham Park, NJ
These imaginary beasts include a griffin, phoenix, unicorn, mermaid, dragon and sea monster. Reference: C. Nissen. Die Botanische.
Laid Paper, Rag Paper, Engraving
Tab. L. Leo
By Matthäus Merian the Elder
Located in Florham Park, NJ
These imaginary beasts include a griffin, phoenix, unicorn, mermaid, dragon and sea monster. Reference: C. Nissen. Die Botanische.
Laid Paper, Rag Paper
Elephas Tab. VII (Indian Elephant)
By Matthäus Merian the Younger
Located in Florham Park, NJ
These imaginary beasts include a griffin, phoenix, unicorn, mermaid, dragon and sea monster. Reference: C. Nissen. Die Botanische.
Engraving
Elephas Tab. IX (Indian Elephant)
By Matthäus Merian the Younger
Located in Florham Park, NJ
These imaginary beasts include a griffin, phoenix, unicorn, mermaid, dragon and sea monster. Reference: C. Nissen. Die Botanische.
Engraving
Tab V. Cancer Marinus Krab (Crab) et al
By Matthäus Merian the Elder
Located in Florham Park, NJ
These imaginary beasts include a griffin, phoenix, unicorn, mermaid, dragon and sea monster. Reference: C. Nissen. Die Botanische.
Laid Paper, Rag Paper, Engraving
Tab. Lxxx Locusta Marina (Turtle) et. al.
By Matthäus Merian the Elder
Located in Florham Park, NJ
These imaginary beasts include a griffin, phoenix, unicorn, mermaid, dragon and sea monster. Reference: C. Nissen. Die Botanische.
Laid Paper, Rag Paper, Engraving