Blaeu, Willem. Americae nova Tabula. Amsterdam, 1621. Cartographer_Thomas Johnston with its celebrated beaver scene

with its celebrated beaver scene (engraved by Hendrick van Loon

The explanatory cartouche set in the Pacific is identical to the Hondius original

He took particular care to faithfully report what he saw as objectively as possible without adding his personal judgements or bias

An example of Homann's first map of Asia

Mocha Island (Chile)

Blaeu, Willem. Americae nova Tabula. Amsterdam, 1621. Cartographer_Thomas Johnston with its celebrated beaver sceneWillem Blaeu Americae nova Tabula Amsterdam, 1621 20 1 4" x 24" The Americas from the Master of the Golden Age of Dutch Cartography Willem Blaeu's famous map of the Americas, one of the most sought after maps of the continents from the Dutch Golden Age of Cartography. This is one of the most sought after maps of America from the Golden Age of Dutch Cartography, blending contemporary geographical knowledge and a rich decorative image. The map blends