F9915

(the most complete description of the kingdom of Spain, based on all publications) Long Caption: 'Regni Hispaniae post omnium editiones locupletissima descriptio', this is an atlas sheet from an edition of Theatrum Orbis Terrarum with Latin text, published in 1573, and a hand coloured copperplate engraving. Scale approximately 1:350,000, the bar scale is in leagues, the borders are graduated for latitude and longitude. The title is in a strapwork cartouche and the sea area is decorated with ships and sea creatures. Credit line: © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London Object: PBD7640(11) Artist: Abraham Ortelius Date: 1573 Medium: paper Size: 420 mm x 530 mm Click here to buy a bespoke print of this image.