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Title: Orbis Terrae Compendiosa Descriptio (Reproduction)
Cartographer: Joannes Baptista Vrients (Antwerp, active 16th century)
Engravers: The Van Langren Brothers (Arnoldus & Henricus Van Langren)
Signed: Printed attribution in plate
Date or Time Period: Original 1596, this framed edition a 1950s reproduction
Medium: Printed coloured reproduction on paper, framed
Subject Matter:A double-hemisphere world map first published in Antwerp in 1596 by Joannes Baptista Vrients, engraved by the Van Langren brothers. This decorative composition shows two hemispheres flanked by allegorical figures representing the continents and adorned with elaborate celestial and mythological imagery, including constellations, ships, and native fauna.
Dimensions (cm):
Framed: H: 40 × L: 55.5 × W: 1.5
Unframed: H: 38.5 × L: 54
Condition:Good overall vintage condition with strong colour retention. Minor toning and signs of age to the paper consistent with mid-20th century reproductions. The wooden frame is well preserved, showing only light surface wear, as visible in the photographs.
Framing Details:Presented in a simple mid-century wooden frame with protective backing board. Hanging cord attached for wall display.
Provenance:Reproduction of the original 1596 Antwerp map published by Vrients. This edition dates from the 1950s, a period when quality facsimiles of important early cartographic works were produced for collectors and educational institutions.
Description:
This framed vintage reproduction of Vrients’ Orbis Terrae Compendiosa Descriptio captures one of the most iconic late Renaissance depictions of the known world. The map combines cartographic detail with artistic flourishes, reflecting the age of exploration and European expansion. The hemispheres are surrounded by vivid allegories of the continents, mythological references, and a decorative constellation chart. While not an original 16th-century engraving, this 1950s reproduction remains a collectible piece for enthusiasts of cartographic history and mid-century design, offering an accessible way to own a striking work of antique map art.
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