Apuliae, quae olim Iapygia, nova corographia / Calabriae Descrip.

Cartographer / Artist: Abraham Ortelius / Giacomo Gastaldi / Prospero Parisio

Date Created: c. 1595

Medium: Copperplate engraving

Physical Dimensions: 21.7 x 17.2 inches

Geographic Scope: Apulia and Calabria, Italy

Archive Catalog ID: 513

Provenance: The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive

Collection: Europe

Published in Abraham Ortelius's landmark atlas *Theatrum Orbis Terrarum*, this double-map sheet features regional depictions of Apulia (after Giacomo Gastaldi) and Calabria (after Prospero Parisio) in southern Italy, complete with decorative strapwork cartouches and a sea monster.

Condition: Uncolored impression on sturdy laid paper.. Centerfold as issued with mild toning and light wear along seam.. Minor handling smudges and pale spotting in outer margins.. Handwritten pencil inventory references in lower margin (#513. 16, G 4.6).. Verso details. Light overall age. toning and faint marginal foxing.. Central vertical crease as issued.. Minor wear along outer margins and centerfold hinge.. Verso details. Moderate overall toning and age. related discoloration.. Soft horizontal handling creases across the sheet.. Minor foxing spots and edge wear along margins.. Handwritten inventory mark "#193" in pencil on margin.. Verso details. Severe sun fading/ghosting of the printed image. Tape hinges present at upper left and upper right corners. Light overall toning and minor handling wear to margins. Verso details. Light overall age toning and minor staining. Prominent horizontal and vertical fold creases. Pencil stock number "#194" near right margin. Small archival tape remnants at upper left and right corners

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Apuliae, quae olim Iapygia, nova corographia / Calabriae Descrip.

By Abraham Ortelius / Giacomo Gastaldi / Prospero Parisio

Archival Overview & Authenticated Facts

Authentic period c. 1595 Copperplate engraving by Abraham Ortelius / Giacomo Gastaldi / Prospero Parisio documenting Apulia and Calabria, Italy. Measures 21.7 x 17.2 inches. Verified original holding from the Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive.

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Physical Specifications & Details

Medium & Technique
Copperplate engraving
Sheet / Plate Size
21.7 x 17.2 inches
Date / Era
c. 1595
Geographic Scope
Apulia and Calabria, Italy
Archive Catalog ID
513
Provenance
The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive
Preservation & Condition Report
  • Uncolored impression on sturdy laid paper.
  • Centerfold as issued with mild toning and light wear along seam.
  • Minor handling smudges and pale spotting in outer margins.
  • Handwritten pencil inventory references in lower margin (#513
  • 16, G 4.6).
  • Verso details
  • Light overall age
  • toning and faint marginal foxing.
  • Central vertical crease as issued.
  • Minor wear along outer margins and centerfold hinge.
  • Verso details
  • Moderate overall toning and age
  • related discoloration.
  • Soft horizontal handling creases across the sheet.
  • Minor foxing spots and edge wear along margins.
  • Handwritten inventory mark "#193" in pencil on margin.
  • Verso details
  • Severe sun fading/ghosting of the printed image
  • Tape hinges present at upper left and upper right corners
  • Light overall toning and minor handling wear to margins
  • Verso details
  • Light overall age toning and minor staining
  • Prominent horizontal and vertical fold creases
  • Pencil stock number "#194" near right margin
  • Small archival tape remnants at upper left and right corners

Historical Context & Archival Analysis

Published in Abraham Ortelius's landmark atlas *Theatrum Orbis Terrarum*, this double-map sheet features regional depictions of Apulia (after Giacomo Gastaldi) and Calabria (after Prospero Parisio) in southern Italy, complete with decorative strapwork cartouches and a sea monster.

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