Subject: Northwestern South America & Panama
Period: 1638 (circa)
Publication: Nieuwen Atlas
Color: Hand Color
Size:
19.5 x 14.9 inches
49.5 x 37.8 cm
This splendid map of the Isthmus of Panama and northwestern South America includes most of present day Colombia and part of Venezuela. The mountainous topography and numerous settlements and towns are noted. The map is based on the cartography of Hessel Gerritsz and formed one of the prototypes for South American cartography throughout the rest of the century. Two cartouches and a pair of compass roses dramatically decorate this map. Dutch text on verso, published between 1638-44.
References: Kapp (MCC-77) #12; Manasek #50; Van der Krogt (Vol. I) #9810:1.2.
Condition: B+
Excellent impression and color with wide margins and light scattered foxing.
