Feature Points
VINTAGE PRINT REPRODUCTION: Historic reproduction of 1572 Africa Map. Printed on archival-grade paper that maintains vivid color accuracy for over 100 years without fading or discoloration.
PREMIUM GALLERY PAPER: Heavyweight fine art paper with non-reflective matte finish eliminates glare while delivering museum-grade appearance and lasting durability.
PROFESSIONALLY RESTORED: Each image is digitally restored by our art specialists to correct age-related deterioration while preserving authentic historical details and character.
BORDERLESS DESIGN: Artwork prints edge-to-edge for a seamless, gallery-ready appearance. Ships protected in rigid tube packaging to ensure safe delivery and perfect condition upon arrival.
MADE IN USA: Our multi-step restoration process and quality control ensure each print meets professional standards. Every reproduction is individually inspected before shipping.
Additional Information
Dating to 1572, this map gives all of Africa, from Barbary and Egypt on the Mediterranean in the north down to the far tapering Cape of Good Hope, with the open Atlantic to the west and the Red Sea and Madagascar to the east.
The map comes from Abraham Ortelius of Antwerp, who took the continent from Giacomo Gastaldi's great map of 1564, with its northern parts after the Moorish Leo Africanus. It is part of his Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, the first atlas the world had seen.
Two lakes feed the Nile below the far Mountains of the Moon, and between them sits the land of Prester John, the priest-king of old story. Out at sea swim a swordfish and a whale, while a naval battle rages away off the coast.
This map stands as a testament to Africa as the old world knew it, offering a window into a continent that Europe had only just entered. One of the most mysterious of all old maps of Africa, it lends a torrid, sun-struck lure to any living room, office, or study.
VINTAGE PRINT REPRODUCTION: Historic reproduction of 1572 Africa Map. Printed on archival-grade paper that maintains vivid color accuracy for over 100 years without fading or discoloration.
PREMIUM GALLERY PAPER: Heavyweight fine art paper with non-reflective matte finish eliminates glare while delivering museum-grade appearance and lasting durability.
PROFESSIONALLY RESTORED: Each image is digitally restored by our art specialists to correct age-related deterioration while preserving authentic historical details and character.
BORDERLESS DESIGN: Artwork prints edge-to-edge for a seamless, gallery-ready appearance. Ships protected in rigid tube packaging to ensure safe delivery and perfect condition upon arrival.
MADE IN USA: Our multi-step restoration process and quality control ensure each print meets professional standards. Every reproduction is individually inspected before shipping.
Additional Information
Dating to 1572, this map gives all of Africa, from Barbary and Egypt on the Mediterranean in the north down to the far tapering Cape of Good Hope, with the open Atlantic to the west and the Red Sea and Madagascar to the east.
The map comes from Abraham Ortelius of Antwerp, who took the continent from Giacomo Gastaldi's great map of 1564, with its northern parts after the Moorish Leo Africanus. It is part of his Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, the first atlas the world had seen.
Two lakes feed the Nile below the far Mountains of the Moon, and between them sits the land of Prester John, the priest-king of old story. Out at sea swim a swordfish and a whale, while a naval battle rages away off the coast.
This map stands as a testament to Africa as the old world knew it, offering a window into a continent that Europe had only just entered. One of the most mysterious of all old maps of Africa, it lends a torrid, sun-struck lure to any living room, office, or study.
