+
-
Asiae Nova Descriptio (a new description of Asia)
Atlas sheet from an edition of Theatrum Orbis Terrarum with Latin text, published in 1573. Hand coloured copperplate engraving. The map is drawn on a cordiform projection. Japan and the adjacent coast of mainland Asia are located too far east. Part of New Guinea is shown, separated by a narrow strait from Terrae Australis. The title is in a strapwork cartouche and the sea area is decorated with two ships.
For more information about using images from our Collection, please contact RMG Images.
Object Details
| ID: | PBD7640(3) |
|---|---|
| Type: | Map; Bound item |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Ortelius, Abraham |
| Places: | Asia |
| Date made: | 1573 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall sheet dimensions: 42 cm x 53 cm; Printed area: 37.5 cm x 49.5 cm |
Your Request
If an item is shown as “offsite”, please allow eight days for your order to be processed. For further information, please contact Archive staff:
Email: library@rmg.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0)20 8312 6516 (during Library opening hours)
Click “Continue” below to continue processing your order with the Library team.