GEOGRAPHIA SACRA

Cartographer / Artist: Abraham Ortelius

Date Created: c. 1598

Medium: Hand-colored copperplate engraving

Physical Dimensions: 14 x 19 in (35.5 x 48 cm)

Geographic Scope: Mediterranean Basin & Middle East

Archive Catalog ID: 888

Provenance: The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive

Collection: Holy Land & Sacred Geography

Designed for the *Parergon*, Ortelius's historical atlas suplement, this masterwork depicts the ancient world according to biblical tradition and geography, centered on the Mediterranean Basin and featuring a small inset world map at the lower center.

Condition: Fine hand. colored copperplate engraving on laid paper. Light age. toning and subtle paper creasing near top left margin. Pencil stock number "888" in lower right margin. Vibrant colors and dark, crisp impression throughout. Verso details. Light, uniform age. toning and minor margin dust. soiling. Original centerfold with mounting guard visible. Crisp letterpress text impression on heavy laid paper

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Holy Land & Sacred Geography•c. 1598

GEOGRAPHIA SACRA

By Abraham Ortelius

Archival Overview & Authenticated Facts

Authentic period c. 1598 Hand-colored copperplate engraving by Abraham Ortelius documenting Mediterranean Basin & Middle East. Measures 14 x 19 in (35.5 x 48 cm). Verified original holding from the Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive.

Acquisition Status$430
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Physical Specifications & Details

Medium & Technique
Hand-colored copperplate engraving
Sheet / Plate Size
14 x 19 in (35.5 x 48 cm)
Date / Era
c. 1598
Geographic Scope
Mediterranean Basin & Middle East
Archive Catalog ID
888
Provenance
The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive
Preservation & Condition Report
  • Fine hand
  • colored copperplate engraving on laid paper
  • Light age
  • toning and subtle paper creasing near top left margin
  • Pencil stock number "888" in lower right margin
  • Vibrant colors and dark, crisp impression throughout
  • Verso details
  • Light, uniform age
  • toning and minor margin dust
  • soiling
  • Original centerfold with mounting guard visible
  • Crisp letterpress text impression on heavy laid paper

Historical Context & Archival Analysis

Designed for the *Parergon*, Ortelius's historical atlas suplement, this masterwork depicts the ancient world according to biblical tradition and geography, centered on the Mediterranean Basin and featuring a small inset world map at the lower center.

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