ATREBATVM REGIO NIS VERA DESCRIPTIO.

Cartographer / Artist: Abraham Ortelius / Jean Surhon (Johannes Surhenius)

Date Created: c. 1579

Medium: Map

Physical Dimensions: 20.1 x 14.9 inches

Geographic Scope: Artois, France

Archive Catalog ID: 4576

Provenance: The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive

Collection: Europe

A finely detailed 16th-century copperplate engraved map depicting the historic Artois county in northern France, published in Abraham Ortelius's seminal atlas *Theatrum Orbis Terrarum*.

Condition: Light age toning and minor scattered foxing along margins.. Center fold line as issued.. Excellent, dark impression on sturdy hand. made laid paper with full margins.. Verso: Minor dampstaining and light foxing visible in upper left corner and central fold.. Verso: Original central vertical fold line with slight toning.. Verso: Full margins intact with clean text block and strong impression of the woodcut initial.

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ATREBATVM REGIO NIS VERA DESCRIPTIO.

By Abraham Ortelius / Jean Surhon (Johannes Surhenius)

Archival Overview & Authenticated Facts

Authentic period c. 1579 Map by Abraham Ortelius / Jean Surhon (Johannes Surhenius) documenting Artois, France. Measures 20.1 x 14.9 inches. Verified original holding from the Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive.

Acquisition Status$210
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Physical Specifications & Details

Medium & Technique
Map
Sheet / Plate Size
20.1 x 14.9 inches
Date / Era
c. 1579
Geographic Scope
Artois, France
Archive Catalog ID
4576
Provenance
The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive
Preservation & Condition Report
  • Light age toning and minor scattered foxing along margins.
  • Center fold line as issued.
  • Excellent, dark impression on sturdy hand
  • made laid paper with full margins.
  • Verso: Minor dampstaining and light foxing visible in upper left corner and central fold.
  • Verso: Original central vertical fold line with slight toning.
  • Verso: Full margins intact with clean text block and strong impression of the woodcut initial.

Historical Context & Archival Analysis

A finely detailed 16th-century copperplate engraved map depicting the historic Artois county in northern France, published in Abraham Ortelius's seminal atlas *Theatrum Orbis Terrarum*.

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