{"product_id":"africa-map-by-abraham-ortelius","title":"Africa map by Abraham Ortelius Africae Tabula Nova","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"632\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"41\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eAfricae Tabula Nova\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most influential early maps of Africa, created by \u003cstrong data-start=\"106\" data-end=\"126\"\u003eAbraham Ortelius\u003c\/strong\u003e for his landmark atlas \u003cem data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"175\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eTheatrum Orbis Terrarum\u003c\/em\u003e in the late sixteenth century. Engraved in the Renaissance cartographic style, the map depicts the African continent with detailed coastlines, regional names, mountain ranges, rivers, and decorative elements such as sailing ships and sea creatures. While reflecting the geographical knowledge available to Europeans at the time, it also illustrates the blend of exploration, scholarship, and artistic embellishment characteristic of early modern mapmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"675\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eAbraham Ortelius\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (1527–1598) is widely regarded as the creator of the first modern atlas. Based in Antwerp, he compiled and standardized maps from leading cartographers of his era, helping to transform geography into a systematic discipline. His works became essential references for scholars, merchants, and explorers, and today they are celebrated for their historical significance, craftsmanship, and decorative beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Historicalimages","offers":[{"title":"27x35 cm \/ 11x14″","offer_id":50015398330705,"sku":"09ad35a3-38b1-4121-aab3-7bcc9a9e4554","price":27.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30x40 cm \/ 12x16″","offer_id":50015398363473,"sku":"b7da75ac-eb7a-4cce-8804-f93a2ec17415","price":32.02,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45x60 cm \/ 18x24″","offer_id":50015398396241,"sku":"165bb4f1-9e93-47b7-828a-18c68d1ce097","price":53.28,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50x70 cm \/ 20x28″","offer_id":50015398429009,"sku":"b72ab4af-cadc-42b5-99e9-f1f18fac4faf","price":54.04,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm)","offer_id":50015398461777,"sku":"f2a029d8-f5ea-4a4e-aa06-1b304c3eccdd","price":59.53,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60x80 cm \/ 24x32″","offer_id":50015398494545,"sku":"6f1eed30-bdd9-426f-8bf5-e1214120d150","price":57.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75x100 cm \/ 30x40″","offer_id":50015398527313,"sku":"060f4e72-4f33-47c2-a2a5-f9d9c0ddfc72","price":62.04,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A0 (84.1 x 118.9  cm)","offer_id":50015398560081,"sku":"ed6d9619-05c6-4569-9a0f-a49979bdf915","price":64.02,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0878\/4048\/9809\/files\/f7ee0e26-e8cc-48be-b37d-133a1f0c20e3_862d47d4-2c02-49af-873d-fe4ad10aa7d7.webp?v=1778885916","url":"https:\/\/historicalimages.com\/products\/africa-map-by-abraham-ortelius","provider":"Historicalimages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}