Circa 1570 Costume Plate From Abraham Ortelius Theatrum Orbis Terrarum ("Theatre Of The World")

Original coloring, some damage to paper, evidence of previous moisture. The faded images are from the plastic enclosure otherwise the colors are vibrant as shown in the first image.
Costume plate from Abraham Ortelius's monumental atlas, Theatrum Orbis Terrarum ("Theatre of the World"), was first published in 1570.
"Diuerfi Dithmarforum et vicinarum gentin babitus" , diverse habits or lifestyles of the Dithmarschen people and their neighboring tribes. Dithmarschen is a historical region in northern Germany, located near the North Sea. The area was known for its marshy terrain, independent governance, and unique social customs