Galliae regni potentiss: nova descriptio. Joanne Joliveto auctore (the most powerful kingdom of France, newly described by Jean Jolivet)

Atlas sheet from an edition of Theatrum Orbis Terrarum with Latin text, published in 1573. Hand coloured copperplate engraving. Scale approximately 1:4,000,000. Bar scale in French miles, with dividers. The borders are graduated for latitude and longitude. The title runs across the top of the map and a there is a text panel within a strapwork cartouche, celebrating the wealth, military courage and learning of the French.

Object Details

ID: PBD7640(13)
Type: Map; Bound item
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Jolivet, Jean; Ortelius, Abraham
Places: France
Date made: 1573
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall sheet dimensions: 42 cm x 53 cm; Printed area: 35 cm x 50 cm