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Original fileThe map is rendered in a clean, cartographic style with clear outlines for coastlines and major bodies of water like the Mediterranean, Red Sea, and Persian Gulf. Toponyms are inscribed in Latin throughout the landmasses, including regions like Aegyptus, Arabia, and Mesopotamia. A decorative cartouche in the lower right contains the title and publication details, while a separate graphic element on the left features a stylized representation of the wandering of the Israelites. The composition is structured with topographical precision, emphasizing the historical locations relevant to the Bible and classical antiquity.
This map belongs to the 'Parergon,' Abraham Ortelius's collection of historical maps intended to provide spatial context for classical and biblical history. It reflects the humanist impulse to synthesize geography with philological and theological study, grounding sacred narratives in physical locations.
GEOGRAPHIA SACRA EX CONATIBVS GEOGRAPHICIS ABRAHAMI ORTELIJ [Cartouche text includes citation and date 1598]
Translation
Sacred Geography, from the geographical attempts of Abraham Ortelius.
Abraham Ortelius, Parergon
This map is a component of Ortelius's historical atlas, the Parergon, which accompanied his 'Theatrum Orbis Terrarum'.
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Allard Pierson, University of Amsterdam · Public domain
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