Lot 03356

ORTELIUS Abraham, “TEMPE Delineatum et editum auctore Ab: Ortelio”, c.1730. Impressive copper plate, provides a depiction of the illusory paradise of the Vale of Tempe in Thessaly, Greece. The view features jovial scenes, under the striking and prominent mountain peaks while Pineios River curves through the valley. Beautiful title cartouche. Engr. dim. 48x37cm. One tear 4cm and crease along folds. In lux frame, ready to hang.