{"product_id":"ortelius-scandinavia-1575-map-print","title":"Abraham Ortelius — Septentrionalium Regionum Descrip. (1575) | Historic Scandinavia Map Print","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eSeptentrionalium Regionum Descrip. poster\u003c\/strong\u003e brings 16th-century Nordic cartography, old-world detail and Scandinavian heritage into the home. Based on Abraham Ortelius’ famous map of the northern regions, this \u003cstrong\u003ehistoric Scandinavia map print\u003c\/strong\u003e shows Scandinavia, Northern Europe, the North Atlantic, Iceland, Greenland and surrounding lands as they were imagined and mapped in the age of early modern atlases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is ideal for studies, libraries, hallways, offices, heritage homes and gallery walls where wall art should feel historic, detailed and deeply connected to Nordic geography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistoric map print by \u003cstrong\u003eAbraham Ortelius\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBased on \u003cem\u003eSeptentrionalium regionum descrip.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong Scandinavian and Northern Europe map motif\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShows Scandinavia, the Nordic region, North Atlantic, Iceland and Greenland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnected to Ortelius’ landmark atlas \u003cem\u003eTheatrum Orbis Terrarum\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA meaningful choice for Scandinavian heritage homes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium matte paper with a smooth, non-reflective finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade when you order, close to the customer where possible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in \u003cstrong\u003e6 sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbout This Ortelius Scandinavia Map Poster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbraham Ortelius was one of the most important cartographers of the 16th century. His atlas \u003cem\u003eTheatrum Orbis Terrarum\u003c\/em\u003e is widely associated with the rise of the modern printed atlas tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eSeptentrionalium Regionum Descrip. poster\u003c\/strong\u003e is based on Ortelius’ map of the northern regions. The map presents Scandinavia and the wider North Atlantic world with remarkable visual richness: Norway, Sweden, Denmark, the Baltic region, Iceland, Greenland, parts of the British Isles and surrounding seas all become part of one dramatic northern image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe map is especially interesting because it combines geography with imagination. It reflects real 16th-century knowledge of Scandinavia, but also includes the visual language of early modern cartography: sea creatures, ships, mythical islands, decorative lettering and a sense of discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the digital source, see the National Library of Norway’s digitized map. For broader catalogue context, see BnF’s catalogue record for Septentrionalium regionum descrip. and Wikimedia Commons’ National Library of Norway image reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore more Old Maps of Scandinavia, or pair this Ortelius map with Danish art prints, Norwegian posters and Swedish art prints for a gallery wall rooted in Nordic history and geography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCultural Source Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBnF identifies \u003cem\u003eSeptentrionalium regionum descrip.\u003c\/em\u003e as a cartographic image drawn from Ortelius’ \u003cem\u003eTheatrum orbis terrarum\u003c\/em\u003e. The catalogue connects the map with Scandinavia, the Arctic, Greenland, Iceland and the British Isles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes the poster more than a decorative old map. It is a window into how Northern Europe and the Nordic world were represented in early modern European cartography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy It Works in a Scandinavian Home\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRoom\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhy it works\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStudy or library\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdds history, geography and old-world character\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHome office\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrings structure, detail and intellectual atmosphere\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHallway\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCreates a strong Nordic heritage first impression\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiving room\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorks as a refined conversation piece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGallery wall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePairs beautifully with Scandinavian maps, landscapes and classic art\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a more layered wall, combine this print with Old Maps of Scandinavia, Scandinavian wall art and nature-based pieces from our Nordic Nature posters collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSize Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize in cm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"right\"\u003eApprox. size in inches\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13 × 18 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e5 × 7 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall frames, shelves and desk styling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 × 40 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e12 × 16 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHallways, shelves and compact gallery walls\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 × 50 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e16 × 20 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOffices, bedrooms and balanced wall displays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 × 70 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e20 × 28 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiving rooms, studies and statement map displays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 × 80 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e24 × 32 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarger rooms and heritage walls\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70 × 100 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e28 × 40 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpacious interiors and large Scandinavian gallery walls\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHistoric map print poster\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMap title\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eSeptentrionalium regionum descrip.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCartographer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbraham Ortelius\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScandinavia, Northern Europe and the North Atlantic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct date context\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1575\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAtlas context\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eTheatrum Orbis Terrarum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16th-century engraved map, early modern cartography\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSubject\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScandinavia, Nordic regions, Iceland, Greenland, North Atlantic and surrounding seas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePremium matte paper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaper weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 gsm \/ 80 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmooth, non-reflective finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade when you order, close to the customer where possible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStudies, offices, libraries, hallways, heritage homes and gallery walls\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe poster is produced on premium matte paper with a smooth, non-reflective finish — a good match for historic map details, fine linework, decorative lettering and vintage Scandinavian cartography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes this Ortelius Scandinavia map poster special?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eSeptentrionalium Regionum Descrip. poster\u003c\/strong\u003e is special because it is based on Abraham Ortelius’ historic map of the northern regions. It shows Scandinavia, Northern Europe, Iceland, Greenland and the North Atlantic through the visual language of 16th-century cartography, making it a meaningful old map print for Scandinavian heritage homes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExplore Related Scandinavian Prints\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore more Old Maps of Scandinavia in our map collection, or pair this Ortelius poster with Danish art prints, Norwegian posters and Swedish art prints for a gallery wall rooted in Nordic culture, history and geography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also browse all art prints or discover more historic names on our Scandinavian artists page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCultural Context and Further Reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more background, visit the National Library of Norway’s digitized map source, BnF’s catalogue record for Septentrionalium regionum descrip. and Wikimedia Commons’ National Library of Norway image reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is this print?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003eSeptentrionalium Regionum Descrip. poster\u003c\/strong\u003e based on Abraham Ortelius’ historic map of the northern regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho was Abraham Ortelius?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbraham Ortelius was a 16th-century cartographer from Antwerp, best known for his atlas \u003cem\u003eTheatrum Orbis Terrarum\u003c\/em\u003e. His maps helped shape how Europe visualized the world in the early modern period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the map show?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe map shows Scandinavia, Northern Europe, the North Atlantic, Iceland, Greenland, parts of the British Isles and surrounding northern regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this a Scandinavian map print?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This is a \u003cstrong\u003eScandinavian map print\u003c\/strong\u003e because Scandinavia and the Nordic regions are central to the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy does the map include mythical or unusual geography?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly modern maps often combined direct geographical knowledge with older sources, travel accounts and cartographic imagination. 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