Orbis Terrae Compendiosa Descriptio or A Compendious Description of the World of the Earth! France These tones are repeated over

These tones are repeated over and over in a mesmerizing mix

This image is available in smaller sizing

Part of the allure of this abstract image by Thorvald Hellesen is the intriguing colours and brushwork

This energetic image is one of his designs for a carpet for a Victorian interior

5 x 11  Piece Count 365

Orbis Terrae Compendiosa Descriptio or A Compendious Description of the World of the Earth! France These tones are repeated overThe world from 1673! The original Latin translates into "A compendious description of the world of the earth: from the great universal Gerard Mercator Sir Richard Garth, a lover and supporter of geography and other good arts" Digitally enhanced image with crimson, celadon, azure, and primrose. 16 inches x 9 inches 288 Pieces