Orbis Collection

Theatrum Orbis Terrarum (Theatre of the World) by Abraham Or
Theatrum Orbis Terrarum (Theatre of the World). Is considered to be the first true modern atlas. Written by Abraham Ortelius and originally printed on May 20, 1570, in Antwerp. World Map

Papaver (Poppy), two varieties
Two varieties of Papaver (Poppy) -- Papaver flore pleno rubrum (Double Red) and Papaver Eraticum rubrum (Wild Red), drawn by Basilius Besler (1561-1629)

Map of Germany and current Netherlands. Theatrum Orbis Terrarum by Abraham Ortelius (1527-1598). First Edition. Antwerp, 1574. Library of Catalonia. Barcelona. Spain

Spain. Castile and Leon. Burgos. Map, 1576 at Civitates Orbis Terrarum by Georg Braun (1541-1622) and Franz Hogenberg (1536-1590). Salamanca University Library

Young men playing a form of tennis. Woodcut from Commenius Orbis sensualis pictura. 16th century (woodcut)
532683 Young men playing a form of tennis. Woodcut from Commenius Orbis sensualis pictura. 16th century (woodcut); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Wurzburg, Germany
2901907 Wurzburg, Germany; (add.info.: Located on the canalized Main river; Celts - Romans were established here; was important medieval center; thrived as splendid seat of bishops until 19th)

Buda, Hungary
2901914 Buda, Hungary; (add.info.: City has status of - county; communities of Buda (right bank) - Pest (left) developed at important crossing point of the Danube; both were Roman settlements; both

Sankt Polten, Austria
2901913 Sankt Polten, Austria; (add.info.: The city is situated on the Traisen River in northeastern Austria, between the Danube River and the foothills of the Alps)

Weimar, Germany
2901912 Weimar, Germany; (add.info.: Located on Ilm river; was medieval center; ruled by counts of Weimar-Orlamde from 1247)

Loja, Granada, Spain, 17th century
2901840 Loja, Granada, Spain, 17th century; (add.info.: City Captured from the Moors by Isabella during the Inquisition; It was called - flower amongst thorns.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG.

Alhama de Granada, 17th century
2901793 Alhama de Granada, 17th century; (add.info.: City famous for its Baths, named after the Arabic.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG.

Ukraine
2901937 Ukraine; (add.info.: The predecessor of Odessa, - small Tatar settlement, was founded by Hac - Giray, the Khan of Crimea, in 1440 and originally named after him as Hac?bey)

Vincenza, Italy
2901900 Vincenza, Italy; (add.info.: Founded by Ligurians in 1st cen. BCE; gained independence in 1164 and joined Lombard League; was destroyed by Emperor Frederick II in 1236; ruled by Della Scala)

Riga, Latvia (colour litho)
2901917 Riga, Latvia (colour litho) by German School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Inhabited by early Baltic tribes; settled by German merchants in 1158; Bishop Albert - of Livonia)

Elsinore, Denmark, from Civitates Orbis Terrarum
2901810 Elsinore, Denmark, from Civitates Orbis Terrarum by Georg Braun (1541-1622) and Frans Hogenburg (1535-90), c.1572 (coloured engraving) by Hoefnagel

Copperband butterfly fish, Chelmon rostratus, round spadefish, Ephippus orbis, and green chromide, Etroplus suratensis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Plee Jr

Spot-fin porcupinefish, Diodon hystrix, and pufferfish, Lagocephalus lagocephalus. Un poisson gouetreux a eguillons, Orbis pinnatus, Ostracion, Hystrix, poisson gouetreux uni desarme, Orbis inermis

Hafnia / Kobenhavn, Denmark, 1587 illustration from Civitates Orbis Terrarum
2901928 Hafnia/Kobenhavn, Denmark, 1587 illustration from Civitates Orbis Terrarum (coloured engraving) by Braun, Georg (1541-1622) and Hogenberg

Husum, Germany, illustration from Civitates Orbis Terrarum (coloured engraving)
1153744 Husum, Germany, illustration from Civitates Orbis Terrarum (coloured engraving) by Braun, Georg (1541-1622) and Hogenberg

Hafnia / Kobenhavn, Denmark, illustration from Civitates Orbis Terrarum
1153743 Hafnia/Kobenhavn, Denmark, illustration from Civitates Orbis Terrarum (coloured engraving) by Braun, Georg (1541-1622) and Hogenberg

The Ottoman Corsair Khayr al-Din Barbarossa against Charles Vs Army
2901855 The Ottoman Corsair Khayr al-Din Barbarossa against Charles Vs Army, by Franz Hogenberg, 1535, engraving by Hogenberg

View of the city of Santander. Engraving for the work Civitates Orbis Terrarrum, 1576, by George Braun with drawings by Frans Hoenberg and engravings by George Hoefnagel

View of the town of Alhama (Granada). Engraving for the work Civitates Orbis Terrarrum, 1576, by George Braun with drawings by Frans Hoenberg and engravings by George Hoefnagel

View of the city of Bilbao. Engraving of 1544 for the play Civitates Orbis Terrarrum, 1576, by George Braun with drawings by Frans Hoenberg and engravings by George Hoefnagel

View of Algiers, taken from the work of Braun Civitates orbis terrarum, fresco in the upper gallery of the palace of the Marquis of Santa Cruz

View of the city of San Sebastian. Engraving in Civitates Orbis Terrarum, 1576 by George Braun with drawings by Frans Hoenberg and engravings by George Hoefnagel

View of the city of Burgos. Engraving in the work Civitates Orbis Terrarrum, 1576, by George Braun with drawings by Frans Hoenberg and engravings by George Hoefnagel

View of the city of Ecija and the Genil river. Engraving in the work Civitates Orbis Terrarum, by George Braun, 1576, with drawings by Frans Hoenberg and engravings by George Hoefnagel

Theatrum Orbis Terrarum by Abraham Ortelius, Antwerp, 1574. Map of the Iberian Peninsula

Map of the current Central America, the Caribbean and northern South America, in the Theatrum Orbis Terrarum of 1574 by Abraham Ortelius

against classic classical field grand hotel illustration
Grand Hotel, Orbis

Nova et accuratissima totius terrarum orbis tabula. A new and most accurate map of all the worlds countries. World map by Joan Blaeu (1596-1673) dating from the mid 17th century

Map of Central and South America. Theatrum Orbis Terrarum by Abraham Ortelius (1527-1598). First Edition. Antwerp, 1574

World Map by Rumold Mercator (1512-1594)
Orbis Terrae Compendiosa Descriptio. World map, 1587. Detail of America. By Rumold Mercator (1545-1599)

Cusco (Peru). 1576. Civitates Orbis Terrarum
Cusco (Peru). View of the city and its environs in 1576, conquered by the Spanish around 1534. Civitates Orbis Terrarum by G. Brauman and F. Hogenberg

Ballista fulminalis. Siege machine used in the Roman Empire. Illustration in De rebus bellicis, treatise of war machinery of 4th-5th century. Version compiled in Orbis Terrarum Descriptio, s. XV

Ballista quadrirotis. Carroballista. Roman siege machine four wheeled mounted on cart of horses. Illustration in De rebus bellicis, treatise of war machinery of 4th-5th century

Hyacinthus Orientalis (Hyacinth)
Hyacinthus Orientalis, also known as common hyacinth, garden hyacinth and Dutch hyacinth, drawn by Basilius Besler (1561-1629)

I Mauritius Nassauie Comes Brasiliae Praefectus
I. Mauritius Nassauie and c. Comes. Brasiliae Praefectus: Qua Patet Orbis. Casparis Barlaei, rervm per octennivm in Brasilia et alibi nuper gestarum: sub praefectura illustrissimi Comitis I

America. Mexico City. 1576. Engraving. Civitates Orbis Terra
America. Mexico. Mexico City. 1576. Engraving. Civitates Orbis Terrarum by Georg Braum and Frans Hogenberg

Spain. Granada. Civitates Orbis Terrarum. 16th century
Spain. Granada in 1563. City panorama. Civitates Orbis Terrarum. By Georg Braun (1541-1622) and Franz Hogenberg (1536-1590)

Map of Portugal. Theatrum Orbis Terrarum by Abraham Ortelius (1527-1598). First Edition. Antwerp, 1574. Library of Catalonia. Spain

Theatrum Orbis Terrarum by Abraham Ortelius (1527-1598)
Map of America. Theatrum Orbis Terrarum by Abraham Ortelius (1527-1598). First Edition. Antwerp, 1574

Poland. Warsaw. 16th century. Engraving
Poland. Warsaw. 16th century. By Georg Braun (1541-1622) and Franz Hogenberg (1536-1590). Alte Europaische Stadtebilder. Civitates Orbis Terrarum

BRAUN, George (1541-1622). Civitatis Orbis Terrarum (Theatrum orbis terrarum). 1572-1617. Cadiz (1572). Fishing in an almadraba tuna. Etching. SPAIN. CATALONIA. Barcelona

ORTELIUS, Abraham (1527-1598). Theatrum Orbis Terrarum. 1570. It is considered to be the first modern atlas. Map of the Caribbean Sea with the islands of Cuba, Cayman Islands

Spain. Andalusia. Ecija and Genil river. Map, 1576 at Civitates Orbis Terrarum by Georg Braun (1541-1622) and Franz Hogenberg (1536-1590). Salamanca University Library

Spain. Basque Country. San Sebastian. Mount Igeldo. Map, 1576 at Civitates Orbis Terrarum by Georg Braun (1541-1622) and Franz Hogenberg (1536-1590). Salamanca University Library

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"Exploring the Theatrum Orbis Terrarum: A Journey through Maps and Views" Step into the world of cartography with Abraham Ortelius' Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, also known as the Theatre of the World. This magnificent collection takes us on a visual journey across continents and centuries. In this captivating orbis, we encounter vibrant fields of Papaver, showcasing two exquisite varieties of poppies. These delicate flowers add a touch of beauty to our exploration. As we delve deeper into Ortelius' maps, we are transported to Germany and the current Netherlands. The intricately detailed map reveals the historical landscape that once shaped these regions. We then find ourselves in Spain's Castile and Leon region, specifically Burgos, where another map from 1576 offers insights into its rich history. Ortelius' masterful work continues to amaze us as he presents Salzburg's map alongside a breathtaking view of the city itself. His attention to detail allows us to immerse ourselves in both cartographic accuracy and artistic beauty. Moving further westward, Central and South America unfold before our eyes through another masterpiece from Theatrum Orbis Terrarum. This comprehensive map provides an invaluable glimpse into these vast lands during a time when exploration was at its peak. Rumold Mercator's World Map adds yet another layer to our understanding of global geography during his era. As we examine this remarkable creation by Mercator (1512-1594), it becomes evident how crucial his contributions were in shaping modern cartography. Cusco, Peru comes alive within Civitates Orbis Terrarum's engravings from 1576. Through intricate details captured on paper, we witness Cusco's grandeur during that period – a testament to human ingenuity and architectural marvels. Our journey takes an unexpected turn as ancient siege machines come into focus – Ballista fulminalis and Ballista quadrirotis.