Old map of the Roman empire . Poster vintage reproduction of a map of 1579.

Romani Imperii Imago is a 1579 antique map of the Roman Empire, often associated with Renaissance atlas cartography. It presents Europe, North Africa, and western Asia as territories connected to Rome’s imperial reach, with decorative cartouches, classical portraits, ships, and a genealogical-style inset. The work blends historical geography with ornate engraving, making it both a scholarly map and a decorative object.

The map is commonly linked to Abraham Ortelius, the Flemish cartographer behind Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, one of the first modern atlases. Ortelius helped standardize map publishing by compiling geographic knowledge into elegant engraved plates. His maps remain admired for their historical importance, clarity, and Renaissance ornament.