Map of Denmark from the Atlas Theatrum Orbis Terrarum. (Daniae Regni Typus) 1570

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Old map of Denmark.

-98) published the first edition of his Theatrum orbis terrarum (Theater of the world) in 1570. Containing 53 maps, each with a detailed commentary, it is considered the first true atlas in the modern sense: a collection of uniform map sheets and accompanying text bound to form a book for which copper printing plates were specifically engraved. The 1570 edition was followed by editions in Latin, Dutch, French, German, and Spanish, with an ever-increasing number of maps. Shown here is the first known printed map of Denmark, which appeared in the 1570 edition. The map was based on a 1552 map of the same title by the Danish cartographer Marcus Jordan, with other features taken from a 1543 map by the Dutch printmaker, painter, and cartographer Cornelis Anthonizoon (1505--53).

Created by Cornelis Antoniszoon, Marcus Jordan, Abraham Ortelius in 1570.

• Title devised, in English, by Library staff.
• Original resource extent: 1 printed map ; 50 x 39 centimeters.
• Original resource at: Royal Library (The), Denmark.
• Content in Latin.
• Description based on data extracted from World Digital Library, which may be extracted from partner institutions.

Map Tags

1570

Abraham Ortelius

Cornelis Antoniszoon

Denmark

Map

Marcus Jordan