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Ancient Pannonia (N-20)

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  • irreplaceably documents history
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  • It is printed in high resolution and the letters are legible under a magnifying glass.
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Details and context of the original map

Brief description of the map:

We present the map of ancient Pannonia and Illyricum from 1590, which is part of the famous atlas “Theatrum Orbis Terrarum” by Abraham Ortelius. This map provides a detailed depiction of the ancient provinces of the Roman Empire, covering the areas of present-day Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and other parts of the Balkans.

Year of original:

1590

Original author:

Ortelius (1527–1598), Flemish cartographer and geographer, known as the creator of the first modern atlas.

Place of issue:

Antwerp, Belgium

Technique:

Copper engraving, a technique that enables a precise and detailed representation of geographical elements.

Content:

The map depicts the ancient provinces of Pannonia and Illyricum, with an emphasis on Roman roads, cities, rivers, and mountains. Toponyms from the Roman period are carefully marked, providing insight into the administrative division and infrastructure of that time.

Historical context:

By the late 16th century, interest in ancient geography was on the rise, and Ortelius provided a comprehensive overview of the known world through his atlas. The map of Pannonia and Illyricum is based on classical sources and archaeological knowledge of the time, providing valuable information about Roman provinces in the Balkan region.

Importance and value:

This map represents a significant historical document that reflects the understanding of ancient geography in the 16th century. Ortelius’s maps are valued for their precision and aesthetic value, and the originals are now rare and highly sought after by collectors and historians. Replicas of such maps serve as valuable educational materials and decorative elements that evoke the historical spirit of that period.

Each map includes a label with important information such as the year the original was created, what it depicts, who made the map, and where it was produced.:

Map of ancient Pannonia and Illyricum; From Orteli’s atlas, 1590.

A couple of suggestions for framing …

Stara karta, Ancient Pannonia (N-20)

Bordeaux

Frame 2.8 cm – 3 cm
Museum anti-reflective glass

Stara karta, Ancient Pannonia (N-20)

Brown

Frame 2.8 cm – 3 cm
Museum anti-reflective glass

Stara karta, Ancient Pannonia (N-20)

Dark with burgundy passpatout

Frame 2.2 cm
Passpartout 6 cm
Museum anti-reflective glass

Stara karta, Ancient Pannonia (N-20)

Gold with drap passpartout

Frame 2.2 cm
Passpartout 6 cm
Museum anti-reflective glass

Packaging for orders from the web shop


Handcrafted replicas of old maps carefully arranged in tubes and envelopes, ready for delivery to the customer.

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Stare karte u tuljcima posložene u kuvertu, spremne za slanje nakon kupovine kupca

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