Antique Map of the Ottoman Empire: Detailed Engraving of the Turkish Realm, 1573

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About the Item

"1573 Ortelius Map of the Turkish Empire: Turcici Imperii Descriptio" This historical map by Abraham Ortelius, titled "Turcici Imperii Descriptio," intricately depicts the Turkish Empire at the peak of its expansion in the late 16th century. The map showcases the vast extent of the Ottoman Empire from southeastern Europe across Anatolia to parts of the Near East and North Africa, with annotations in Latin indicating major cities, rivers, and geographical features. The map is a colored copperplate engraving, notable for its detail and historical accuracy. Geographic Scope and Details: - Coverage: The map includes the Balkans, parts of Eastern Europe, the entirety of modern-day Turkey, portions of the Arabian Peninsula, and North Africa along the Mediterranean coast. - Topographic Features: Various important cities such as Constantinople (Istanbul), Alexandria, and Jerusalem are prominently marked, along with other geographical details like the Black Sea, the Mediterranean Sea, and the Nile River. Artistic Elements: - Cartouche: The map features a large, ornamental cartouche that adds to its decorative value. This cartouche is not just an artistic element but also contains the title and serves as a focal point of the map's design. - Coloring: The map’s regions are differentiated with varied colors, enhancing its visual appeal and making it easier to distinguish between different territories under Ottoman control. Condition: - Preservation Issues: The map is browned and brown-spotted around the edges, with a tear in the lower fold that has been backed into the image edge. These conditions suggest it has undergone some wear and aging but retains significant historical and visual interest. Significance: This map is an important cartographic record of the Ottoman Empire, reflecting the political and geographical knowledge of the region during Ortelius’s time. It was published in the Latin edition of "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum" in 1573, contributing to Ortelius’s reputation as one of the foremost cartographers of the Renaissance. Collector's Note: For collectors, this map holds significant value not only for its artistic and historical merits but also as part of Ortelius's pioneering "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum," which set standards for later atlases. The presence of restoration attempts also speaks to its importance and the efforts to preserve its integrity through the centuries.

Dimensions:
Height: 18.12 in (46 cm)Width: 23.04 in (58.5 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
Materials and Techniques:
Paper,Engraved
Period:
16th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1573
Condition:
Good. The map is browned (spotted) around the edges, with a tear in the lower fold that has been backed into the image edge. These conditions suggest it has undergone some wear and aging but retains significant historical and visual interest.
Seller Location:
Langweer, NL
Reference Number:
Seller: BG-136501stDibs: LU3054341306762

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