Collection: Smith Collection

Name: Argonautica

Barcode: 1676

Image Number: 1676.0001

Creator: Ortelius, Abraham, 1527-1598

From Atlas: Yes

Publishing Location: Antwerp

Notes: Description of map in Latin.

Title Translation: About the Argonauts

Brief Description: Map shows the Mediterranean Sea and parts of Europe and Asia featured in Greek mythology. The title cartouche depicts the golden fleece protected by a dragon and two great bulls, from the epic poem about Jason and the Argonauts.

Physical Description: 1 map: colored (hand-applied, outline)

Publisher: Ortelius, Abraham, 1527-1598

Date/Date Range Produced: 1598

Date/Date Range Published: 1598

Language: Latin

Region Depicted: Mediterranean regionMediterranean Sea

Map Type: GeographicalHistorical maps

Dimensions: 34 x 50 cm on sheet 44.4 x 54 cm

Printing Process: Engraving

Printing Technique: Copper

Material Type: Paper

LC Call Number: G88 .O7 1598

OCLC: 60586506

Donor: Smith

Subjects: AnimalsArgonautica (Orphic epic)Argonauts (Greek mythology)BullsCartouches, Ornamental (Decorative arts)Classical geographyDragonsEpic poetry, GreekGolden FleeceMediterranean RegionMediterranean SeaMythologySheep

Permanent URL: https://oshermaps.org/map/1676.0001