Abraham Ortelius (Antwerp 1527 - 1598), Map depicting Iceland - Islandia, Antwerp, ca. 1584.

Hand-coloured (contemporary) copper engraving depicting settlements, mountain ranges, fjords, glaciers, vulcanos; the sea populated by sixteen sea monsters described in detail on the verso. With cartouche lower left, dedicated by Andreas Sorensen Vedel (1542-1616) to Frederick II of Denmark (1534-1588). With inscription: ILLVSTRIS. AC POTENTISS. REGI FREDERICO II DANAE, NORVEGIAE, SLAVORUM, GOTHORVMQVE REGI, ETC. (...).Engraving on a double page (folio format), vertical fold as published, few minimal stains in the paper, but else in good condition. Verso: Latin text.Originating from: Abraham Ortelius 'Theatrum Orbis Terrarum', ca. 1584; This map is presumably based on the work of a local inhabitant, possibly Gudbrandur Thorlaksson, Bishop of Holar (1541-1627).Van den Broecke no.: 161I.: 33,4 x 49, 1 / Sheet: 53,9 x 38,4 cm.