Ortelius' Miniature Epitome Map of Normandy Mapmaker(s)_Henry Teesdale numbered in and old hand

numbered in and old hand

light staining to lower margin and top right conrner

second state

the object of satirical attacks as well as critical recognition

Ortelius' Miniature Epitome Map of Normandy Mapmaker(s)_Henry Teesdale numbered in and old handThis miniature map of Normandy was engraved by brothers Ambrose and Ferdinand Arsenius circa 1601 for a third epitome (or pocket version) of Ortelius atlas, the Theatrum Orbis Terrarum. The Arsenius brothers had engraved maps for the full size folio Theatrum too, and this series of miniature maps rivalled and replaced Philip Galles earlier versions. Condition & Materials Copper engraving, printed area measures 8. 6 x 12. 5 cm. Modern hand colour,