Abraham Ortelius
Theatrum orbis terrarum

AuthorNetherlandish, 1527–1598
CultureNetherlandish
Titles
  • Theatrum orbis terrarum
Date1603
PlaceAntwerp, Belgium
MediumBound book
DimensionsOverall (folio): 17 11/16 × 12 3/16 in. (45 × 31 cm)
Credit LineSarah Campbell Blaffer Foundation, Houston
Object numberBF.2017.7
Current Location
The Audrey Jones Beck Building
217 Blaffer Galleries
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