Ancient map of Russiae, Moscow, Tartaria, 1570

Ancient map of Russiae, Moscow, Tartaria, 1570The map was created by Abraham Ortelius in 1562. Abraham Ortelius was a renowned Flemish cartographer and geographer known for his significant contributions to the field of cartography during the 16th century. The map titled "Russiae, Moscoviae et Tartariae Descriptio," was part of his notable work, "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum" (Theatre of the World), which is considered one of the earliest modern atlases. This map provided a detailed depiction of

It contributed to the dissemination of geographic knowledge and played a crucial role in shaping the understanding of the world during the 17th century

giving the painting an almost surreal and dreamlike quality

" which he painted in 1932 during his surrealist period

The painting is executed in muted colors

The various abstract shapes seem to dance and flow around each other

the company became one of the leading map publishers in the world

and decorative purposes

as well as the political and economic importance of the Arabian Peninsula during that time period

was conceived to complement Holt Samuel Hallett's scholarly paper

This rare map offers a highly detailed depiction of the streets

it remains in relatively good condition

with holes in the sole and scuffs on the leather