Nova Totius Americae sive Novi Orbis Tabula, auct G. Blaeu

A large wall map, giving all the discoveries of the 15th century. Two insets - Arctic and Antarctic. Decorated with Spanish, English and Dutch fleets, also sea monster. Border of map is composed of sixteen divisions containing figures of Indians, with twelve views of cities in medallions and with columns of text in Latin. In cartouche are engraved portraits of Megellan, Drake, Cavendish and Van der Noor.

Object Details

ID: G292:1/2
Collection: Charts and maps
Type: Wall map
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Blaeu, Joan; Blaeu, Willem Jans Zoon Gerritsz, Hessel Ende, Joshua van de
Date made: circa 1661
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Frame: 1350 mm x 1837 mm x 80 mm