16th century Dutch map of Europe

ORTELIUS, Abraham.

Europae.
Antwerp: Christoph Plantin, 1574, Latin edition. Coloured. 345 x 460mm.

Centre fold reinforced, wide margin example.

A classic decorative map of Europe, with a title cartouche depicting Europa on the back of Zeus disguised as a bull. This example was printed from the second of two near-identical plates, identified by 'Africae Pars' in cursive script.

VAN DEN BROECKE: 5, 'superior engraving quality [over first plate]'.
Stock ID : 17305