Kaart van Griekenland 1542 - 1598

"Kaart van Griekenland" (Map of Greece) is a detailed map of the region created by Abraham Ortelius, a renowned cartographer, between 1542 and 1598. The map, part of his influential atlas "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum", showcases the geographical features of ancient Greece with precision. Ortelius, a pioneer of mapmaking, skillfully depicts the terrain, cities, and islands of Greece, using a combination of meticulous lines and watercolor washes for shading. This map reflects the growing interest in geographical exploration and the desire to understand the world more accurately during the Renaissance period.