Ireland - Northeast of Ireland: counties Antrim, Down, Armagh, the east of Tyrone, Lough Neagh, Newry; Gerard Mercator - Ultoniae Orientalis Pars - 1621-1650
This map, engraved by Gerard Mercator between 1621 and 1650, illustrates Northeast Ireland, encompassing counties Antrim, Down, Armagh, east Tyrone, Lough Neagh, and the city of Newry. Northern Ireland's northeast region is marked by a mix of rugged coastlines, fertile lands, and strategically important water bodies such as Lough Neagh, the largest freshwater lake in the British Isles. Mercator's work, recognized for its precision and detail, presents a valuable snapshot of the area’s geography and settlements during the early 17th century, a time of significant socio-political change on the island. The map offers insight into Ireland’s historical landscape and serves as a collectible piece representing early modern cartographic art from one of history's foremost mapmakers.
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