Map. Engraving. 11 1/2" x 14". Northern coast of South America with some Caribbean islands including Aruba, Curacao and Bonaire, further north up to Saint Lucia and Dominica. Arnold Montanus (1625-1683) was a Dutch theologian, historian, author, and publisher best known for his encyclopedia of the New World, entitled "Die Nieuwe en Onbekende Weereld."Original copper-plate engraving from De Nieuwe en Onbekende Weereld. “The first encyclopedia of the Americas” (Schwartz & Ehrenberg, The Mapping of America, p.118).It is based on the cartography of Hessel Gerritsz and an earlier Blaeu map. The map extends from Coquibocoa to the Orinoque River, centered on Bariquicemento and Cape de Curiacao. Topographical features are shown and towns, waterways, islands, forests and mountains are shown. Also within the map are native animals - a bird, sheep and monkey.The elaborate title cartouche is surrounded by Neptune and Amphitrite, sea nymphs, and a smartly dressed conquistador. The distance scale is surrounded with native Indians along with their cattle and a sheep drinking from a trough. A compass rose and ships adorn the sea.

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