AENEAE TROIANI NAVIGATIO Ad Vergilij sex priores Aeneidos

Cartographer / Artist: Abraham Ortelius (1527–1598)

Date Created: c. 1595–1624

Medium: Copperplate engraving

Physical Dimensions: 21.5 x 16.8 inches

Geographic Scope: Mediterranean Basin

Archive Catalog ID: 3054

Provenance: The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive

Collection: Europe

Published in Ortelius's historical atlas *Parergon*, this classical map depicts the mythical wanderings of Aeneas from Troy to Italy as recounted in Virgil's *Aeneid*, complete with an inset mapping the voyage of Ulysses.

Condition: Light age. toning and faint foxing along outer margins. Original centerfold as issued with minor wear. Very small edge tears and handling creases outside platemark. Pencil inventory number '#3054' on lower right margin. Verso details. Moderate edge toning and light foxing along margins.. Dampstaining at the bottom left corner.. Original vertical fold with minor wear at ends.. Light handling creases.. Verso details. Light overall age. toning.. Rough, untrimmed right margin with minor chipping and edge wear.. Pencil annotation "5655" in the lower margin.. Crisp, dark woodcut impression and clean letterpress.. Verso details. Light age toning throughout. Minor edge wear and slight fraying to upper and left margins. Penciled stock number in lower margin. Crisp letterpress typography with decorative woodcut initials

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AENEAE TROIANI NAVIGATIO Ad Vergilij sex priores Aeneidos

By Abraham Ortelius (1527–1598)

Archival Overview & Authenticated Facts

Authentic period c. 1595–1624 Copperplate engraving by Abraham Ortelius (1527–1598) documenting Mediterranean Basin. Measures 21.5 x 16.8 inches. Verified original holding from the Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive.

Acquisition Status$240
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Physical Specifications & Details

Medium & Technique
Copperplate engraving
Sheet / Plate Size
21.5 x 16.8 inches
Date / Era
c. 1595–1624
Geographic Scope
Mediterranean Basin
Archive Catalog ID
3054
Provenance
The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive
Preservation & Condition Report
  • Light age
  • toning and faint foxing along outer margins
  • Original centerfold as issued with minor wear
  • Very small edge tears and handling creases outside platemark
  • Pencil inventory number '#3054' on lower right margin
  • Verso details
  • Moderate edge toning and light foxing along margins.
  • Dampstaining at the bottom left corner.
  • Original vertical fold with minor wear at ends.
  • Light handling creases.
  • Verso details
  • Light overall age
  • toning.
  • Rough, untrimmed right margin with minor chipping and edge wear.
  • Pencil annotation "5655" in the lower margin.
  • Crisp, dark woodcut impression and clean letterpress.
  • Verso details
  • Light age toning throughout
  • Minor edge wear and slight fraying to upper and left margins
  • Penciled stock number in lower margin
  • Crisp letterpress typography with decorative woodcut initials

Historical Context & Archival Analysis

Published in Ortelius's historical atlas *Parergon*, this classical map depicts the mythical wanderings of Aeneas from Troy to Italy as recounted in Virgil's *Aeneid*, complete with an inset mapping the voyage of Ulysses.

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