Where does The Theatrum Orbis Terrarum come from?
This amazing historical document was first compiled by Abraham Ortelius in 1570. This edition was far from complete, and the Flemish scholar considered it a work in progress. Before these pages were printed no one had ever considered putting together all of the known maps of the world into one edition. Up until this time, maps were usually loose sheets of paper of varying sizes and dimensions. Because of the variety of sources it was almost impossible for sailors and scholars to accurately compare distances, plan voyages and advance their work. Ortelius Brought The Entire Worlds Knowledge Together In One Easy To Follow Atlas! This is the Ortelius genius – by compiling all the best-known maps of his day into a standardized format, he was able to create the worlds first atlas – describing the civilized and uncivilized world in a single accurate volume. More amazing still is that Ortelius was no sailor himself! Instead he made his living as an illustrator while spending his spare time rea
