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Civitatis Orbis Terrarum. Frankfurt an der Oder
BRAUN, George (1541-1622). Civitatis Orbis Terrarum (Theatrum orbis terrarum). 1572-1617. Frankfurt an der Oder (1572). Upper right detail. Volume I. Etching. SPAIN. CASTILE AND LEON. Salamanca. Salamanca University Library
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This detail from the first volume of George Braun and Abraham Ortelius's groundbreaking work, "Civitatis Orbis Terrarum" or "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum" (Theatres of the World), showcases the city of Salamanca in the Kingdom of Castile and Leon, Spain. The etching, created in Frankfurt an der Oder between 1572 and 1617, is an exquisite example of early modern cartography and a testament to the global reach of European exploration and knowledge dissemination during the Renaissance. The image depicts Salamanca's urban landscape under the soft glow of daylight, with the University Library prominently featured in the upper right corner. The intricate details of the city's buildings, factories, and transport systems are rendered with remarkable precision, reflecting the meticulous research and skill of the mapmakers. This print is a significant historical artifact, as it was produced during a period of intense intellectual and cultural exchange between Europe and the wider world. The collaboration between Braun and Ortelius, who were based in Cologne and Antwerp, respectively, exemplifies the transnational nature of knowledge production during the early modern era. The influence of this work can be seen in the works of later cartographers, such as Franz Hogenberg, who produced woodcut maps based on Braun and Ortelius's designs. The intricate etchings and engravings in "Civitatis Orbis Terrarum" continue to captivate scholars, collectors, and enthusiasts of cartography and world history today.
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