Atlas sheet from an edition of Theatrum Orbis Terrarum with Latin text, published in 1573. Hand coloured copperplate engraving. The map is drawn on a cordiform projection. Japan and the adjacent coast of mainland Asia are located too far east. Part of New Guinea is shown, separated by a narrow strait from Terrae Australis. The title is in a strapwork cartouche and the sea area is decorated with two ships.