Magnificent manuscript map of the world included in the work of Christian Sgrooten "Orbis terrestris tam geographica quam chorographica descriptio". This atlas was commissioned by King Philip II, who is dedicated to Calcar in 1588, and was completed in 1592
Relief by profile mountains. Hydrography. Represented the cities according to their importance. Manuscript on illuminated paper in bright colors: green, brown, sepia and blue; the meridian of origin, the equator and the tropics in red. The edge of the map in black. On both sides of the sphere 2 large cartouches, with the explanation, profusely decorated with plant, animal and architectural motifs.