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Americae Sive Novi Orbis, Nova Descriptio
Americae Sive Novi Orbis, Nova Descriptio
Americae Sive Novi Orbis, Nova Descriptio

Americae Sive Novi Orbis, Nova Descriptio

Artist (1527 - 1598)
Date1589
MediumCopperplate engraving - Ink, Paper
Dimensions18 9/16 x 23 in. (47.2 x 58.4 cm)
ClassificationsDocumentary Artifact
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, museum purchase, 1979 General Obligation Bonds
Terms
    Object numberPC1982.213.1
    DescriptionColored copper engraved map with paper and ink. The first line is illegible: "...of Abraham Ortelius Theatrum Orbis Terrarum."

    This map was made in Antwerp, Belgium in 1589, or slightly later. The mark "NOVVS ORBIS" is located on the back of the map at the right side, with information about the map written in Latin. The date and artists name are at the bottom right.
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    Nueva Hispania Tabula Nova
    Girolamo Ruscelli
    1598