# Americae sive Novi Orbis, nova descriptio

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## Artwork

- Artist: [ORTELIUS, Abraham](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/ortelius-abraham-r126ada36e1b12c>)
- Date: 1551-1600
- Technique: Engraving, 350 x 480 mm

## Commentary

This engraving, depicting a &#34;new description of America or the New World&#34;, is from Ortelius&#39;s Theatrum orbis terrarum, published in Antwerp, 1586.

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## Attribution

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