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Orbis Vetus, et Orbis Veteris Utraque Continens, Terrarum, Tractus Arcticus, et Antarticus
Artist
Nicolas Sanson
(1600-1667)
Engraver
Jean Somer Pruthenus
Publisher
Pierre Mariette
(1634-1712)
Inscriptionsh. c.: ORBIS VETUS, et / ORBIS VETERIS UTRAQUE CONTINENS' TERRARUM TRACTUS ARCTICUS, et ANTARTICUS / ex Platone, Theopompo, sive Aeliano, Manilio, & c. Autore N. Sanson Abbavillaeo, et Christianiss' Galliar' Regis Gegrapho; b. c.: LUTETIAE PARISIORUM / Apud P Mariette, via D Jacobi, sub signo spei, / Cum Privilegio Regis, ad Vicennium / CDIXLVII; b. d.: Jean Somer Pruthenus Sculpebat.
Date
1657
Medium / Technique
Ink on paper
Intaglio, hand-coloured
Intaglio, hand-coloured
DimensionsHeight: 44.7 cm (17 5/8 in.)
Image width: 53.9 cm (21 1/4 in.)
Width: 60.6 cm (23 7/8 in.)
Image height: 37.8 cm (14 7/8 in.)
ClassificationTools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Surveying & Navigational T&E - Navigational Equipment
Origin
Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
Object Number1979.190
DivisionArchives - Maps and Plans
CollectionStewart
Status
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