1587 Historical Map of the Western Hemisphere

Mapa do Hemisfério Ocidental de 1587 — Map of the Western Hemisphere, 1587 – This is one of the most famous maps of the Americas and had a huge influence on future cartography of the New World. Engraved by Frans Hogenberg, it is based largely on Gerard Mercator’s large multi-sheet world map of 1569. The map shows an exaggerated extension of the North American continent, with the long St Lawrence River crossing the continent to almost meet the fictitious Tiguas River flowing westwards. The strategically placed title card hides the unknown South Pacific and thus most of the supposed great southern continent, which is shown attached to New Guinea and Tierra del Fuego. This is the third plate of the Americas used by Ortelius, as evidenced by the removal of the bulge on the south-west coast of South America and the addition of a cartouche in North America. Also on this plate, the Solomon Islands are mentioned for the first time since their discovery in 1568, and the names California, R. de los estrechos and C. Mendocino are added to the west coast of North America. The native name Wingandekoa was added to the east coast, derived from an unsuccessful attempt by the English to colonise the Outer Banks – “Americae sive Novi Orbis, Nova Descriptio”, Ortelius, Abraham.

Map of the Western Hemisphere, 1587

This is one of the most famous maps of the Americas, and one that had an enormous influence on the future cartography of the New World.

It was engraved by Frans Hogenberg and is based largely on Gerard Mercator’s large multi-sheet world map of 1569.

The map shows an exaggerated extension of the North American continent, with the long St Lawrence River crossing the continent to almost meet the fictitious Tiguas River flowing westwards.

The strategically placed title card hides the unknown South Pacific and thus most of the supposed great southern continent, which is shown attached to New Guinea and Tierra del Fuego.

This is the third plate of the Americas used by Ortelius, as evidenced by the removal of the bulge on the south-west coast of South America and the addition of a cartouche in North America. Also on this plate, the Solomon Islands are mentioned for the first time since their discovery in 1568, and the names California, R. de los estrechos and C. Mendocino are added to the west coast of North America.

The native name Wingandekoa was added to the east coast, derived from an unsuccessful attempt by the English to colonise the Outer Banks – “Americae sive Novi Orbis, Nova Descriptio”, Ortelius, Abraham.

Map of the Western Hemisphere from 1587 – Historical Map

Publicações Relacionadas

Reis Magos Fort Engraving from 1690 - Engravings Stories

Map of South America, 1840

Map of the Brazilian coast from the Paraíba River to Cabo de Santo Agostinho

1730 Map of Northern South America - Historical Map

Maritime chart of the east coast of Brazil Ilha Grande and Sapetiba Bay 1884

Historical maps showing the territorial development of Brazil

Map of South America 1601 - Historical Map

Map of Rio de Janeiro from 1682 - Historical Map

Map of All Saints Bay 1769 - Historical Maps

1579 Map of the Western Hemisphere - America - Historical Map

1832 Map of Brazil - Historical Map

1671 Map of Jamaica

Map of Panama 1699 - Historical Map

1550 Map of the Western Hemisphere - Historical Map

Map of Santa Catarina Island 1777: A Historical Treasure

Map of Southern South America, 1668 - Historical Map

Map of Africa 1593 - Historical Map

Map of the Province of Paraíba from 1698 Overview

Map of the Captaincy of Espírito Santo and Porto Seguro from 1698

Map of Brasil from 1757: Historic Coastal Views

Engraving of Cabo Santo Agostinho from 1645 - Historical Engravings

1671 Map of Mexico and Central America - Historical Map

Engraving of the Bay of Todos os Santos from 1690 – Historical Engraving

Map of the Cape Verde Islands, 1697

Engraving of Todos os Santos Bay from 1671 Explained

1638 Map of South America - Historical Map

Map of Brazil from 1695: A Historical Overview

Engraving of the town of Olinda in 1633 - Historical Engraving

1694 Map of South America - Historical Map

1697 Map of the Western Hemisphere - Historical Map

Map of Rio de Janeiro, 1750 - Historical Map

Engraving of the Fort of the Three Kings in Natal, 1671

1727 Map of the Western Hemisphere - Historical Map

Engraving of Salvador from 1671: A Historical Insight

Map of the Captaincy of Pernambuco from 1698 Overview

Map of Southern South America, 1656 - Historical Map

This post is also on: Português English Deutsch Español Français