{"product_id":"antique-map-of-malta-from-ortelius-miniature-atlas-the-epitome","title":"Antique Map of Malta By Ortelius From his Miniature Atlas The Epitome Theatri Orteliani","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautiful \u0026amp; rare 16th century hand coloured copper plate miniature engraving of Malta by Ortelius from his miniature atlas, the Epitome Theatri \u003cspan\u003eOrteliani\u003c\/span\u003e. Titled \"Malta olim Melita Insula,\" (Malta, Once Called Melita Island) the map is attributed to Abraham Ortelius \u0026amp; Philip Galle (Antwerp, c.1589) It features decorative elements including a sea monster, a sailing ship \u0026amp; a depiction of Saint Paul's shipwreck.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginally engraved during the golden age of Flemish mapmaking, the map was produced in Antwerp \u0026amp; appeared in various editions of Ortelius's miniature atlas, the Epitome. This piece is attributed to the First Latin Edition of the Epitome Theatri Orteliani. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeautifully hand-colored using traditional watercolor washes, highlighted by gold accents on the map's scale and city symbols. This finish was reserved for high-status commissions. The sheet displays the soft, organic \"cockling\" (gentle interior paper rippling) uniquely characteristic of 400+ year-old handmade linen\/cotton rag paper under glass. Sourced in Knowlton, Quebec.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccompanied by a modern attribution label on the reverse confirming the 1589 Epitome printing. Beautifully framed, the visible image size measures 4 1\/4\" x 3.\" The frame measures 10 1\/4\" x 9.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BÉAZLEY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59716975591505,"sku":null,"price":475.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1164\/6420\/files\/8991126f-3e3e-4047-9b4f-66240daf9a91.jpg?v=1782653875","url":"https:\/\/shopthisisbeazley.com\/products\/antique-map-of-malta-from-ortelius-miniature-atlas-the-epitome","provider":"BÉAZLEY","version":"1.0","type":"link"}