Ancient map of the World, Typus Orbis Terrarum, 1584

Ancient map of the World, Typus Orbis Terrarum, 1584"Typus Orbis Terrarum," was indeed created by Abraham Ortelius in 1584. Ortelius was a Flemish cartographer and geographer who is considered one of the pioneers of modern cartography. "Typus Orbis Terrarum" is commonly known as the "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum," which translates to "Theater of the World." It was the first modern atlas, a collection of maps compiled into a bound volume. The atlas consisted of 53 maps that portrayed various regions of the

and many of his works feature beautiful and intricate arrangements of blooms

The painting was commissioned by the Duke of Richelieu

the Tower of London

and cartographic details of that time

using an etching needle or other sharp tool

which was often characterized by more abstract and unconventional subject matter

One of the most striking features of "Composition 8" is its use of black and white

At the center of the image

but over time he began to move away from representational art and towards abstraction

which translates to "The Dreaming Bee" in English

which emphasizes color

The dogs themselves are depicted in a stylized