Map of Alexandria from Civitates Orbis Terrarum

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The "Map of Alexandria" from "Civitates Orbis Terrarum" is a notable historical illustration of the city of Alexandria, Egypt, created by Joris Hoefnagel, a Flemish artist and engraver of the 16th century. This map is part of the larger work "Civitates Orbis Terrarum," which is considered one of the most important works in the history of urban cartography and was the first atlas to provide a comprehensive collection of city maps and plans. The "Civitates Orbis Terrarum," or "Cities of the World," was edited and published by Georg Braun and largely engraved by Franz Hogenberg, but Joris Hoefnagel contributed to the work after Hogenberg's death.

Hoefnagel's map of Alexandria is significant for its detailed representation of the city during the Renaissance period, reflecting both the city's ancient heritage and its contemporary 16th-century urban landscape. The map is characterized by its intricate detail, artistic embellishment, and accuracy in portraying the layout of streets, buildings, and landmarks. It serves as a valuable historical document, providing insight into the urban design and architecture of Alexandria at the time.

The "Civitates Orbis Terrarum" was published in six volumes between 1572 and 1617, and Hoefnagel's contributions, including the map of Alexandria, were instrumental in the project's completion. His work is distinguished by the combination of topographical accuracy and artistic flair, which not only served a practical purpose for travelers and merchants of the era but also held aesthetic appeal for scholars and art connoisseurs.

Today, the map of Alexandria and the "Civitates Orbis Terrarum" are of great interest to historians, geographers, and art historians, as they provide a window into the past and are exemplary works of Renaissance cartography and art. The map is often studied and referenced in discussions of early modern urban representation and the development of cartographic techniques.

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