1598 Pannoniae et Illyrici Veteris Tabula

This is a striking, uncolored example of Ortelius's map of Ancient Pannonia and Illyria, that make up parts of present-day Hungary, Croatia, Slovenia, Bosnia, and Serbia. This map was originally published in the 1598 edition of Parergon sive Veteris Geographiae Aliquot Tabulae, a work devoted to mapping the classical world as described by ancient Roman, Greek, and biblical texts. The map showcases the geography of these ancient regions, emphasizing their importance within the Roman Empire. Richly detailed, it identifies rivers, mountain ranges, settlements, and regions, providing insight into the Roman understanding of this area. Coastal features along the Adriatic Sea (referred to as the Dalmatian Coast) are depicted with remarkable accuracy for the era. The text panel at lower left describes (in Latin) Pannonia as a province with fertile lands, and Illyria as a coastal region rich in trade routes and cultural exchange, bridging the eastern and western parts of the Roman Empire. Decor