Ortelius, Abraham. Europe. Coloured copper map. 34.5 x 46.5 cm (board edge). Antwerp 1579. ==References====External links== In the 15th century, Abraham Ortelius (1529-1589). The mountains, rivers and cities as well as some staffage are represented. With small figural title cartouche and a compass rose. – With central falcon, stained, rubbed and with deposited misplaces.