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English: This map showing Iceland is a one of the finest maps created by the cartographer Abraham Ortelius in his legendary atlas "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum". The map was created by Ortelius in 1585 (copper engraving) and printed 4150 times in several editions. According to experts (www.orteliusmaps.com) only about 440 examples are left. This map is from the italian edition of 1608/1612. The island of Iceland is shown at large scale and with a rather correct form. The map is very famous for the most fantastic collection of monsters to be seen on one engraving and for the erupting volcano - Mt. Hekla. Polar bears on icebergs can be seen at top right.
Deutsch: Diese Karte von Island ist eine der schönsten und bekanntesten Karten, welche der Kartograph Abraham Ortelius in seinem Atlas "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum" erschaffen hat. Die Kupferplatte für diese Karte wurde im Jahre 1585 angefertigt. Gemäss Experten (www.orteliusmaps.com) wurden davon 4150 Exemplare in mehreren Ausgaben gedruckt. Dieses Exemplar stammt aus der italienischen Ausgabe aus den Jahren 1608/1612. Die Karte gilt als herausragendes Beispiel kartographischer Kunst zur Zeit der Renaissance und ist bei Sammlern wegen der grossen Anzahl furchterregender Seemonster und des ausbrechenden Vulkans Hekla sehr begehrt. Rechts oben tummeln sich Eisbären auf dem Treibeis und weiter unten ist Treibholz zu erkennen. |
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