Indiae Orientalis nova descriptio

infoJansson, Jan; Blaeu, Willem Janszoon; c.1633-1636

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The outline of the island of New Guinea is very vague on this early 17th century map of Southeast Asia. The cartouche is decorated with two figures of Asian warriors: one holds a spear, the other a sword. There are also drawings of mermaids.

Details
Date
c.1633-1636
Map Maker
Jansson, Jan; Blaeu, Willem Janszoon
Printer/Publisher
Ioannes Ianßonius
Publication Location
Amsterdam
Attributes

Compass Rose

Longitude and Latitude

Rhumbline Network

Scale

Written Note/Details

Insets

Cartouche

Illustration

Features

Crops

Plantation/Forestry Area

Mining

River

Regional Border

Jungle/Wooded Area

Mountain/Volcano

Wild Animals

Temperature Data

Library Catalogue

Main Title
Indiae Orientalis nova descriptio
Barcode
B26055972C
Personal Author
Jansson, Jan, 1588-1664; Janszoon, Willem; Jansson, Jan, 1588-1664
Extent
2 scans.
Description
Relief shown pictorially. Scale not determined. German text on verso.
Imprint
Amstelodami : Ioannes Ianßonius excudebat, [Between 1633 and 1636]
Date Published
1633-1636
BRN
200152758
Series Title
David Parry Southeast Asian Map Collection

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