Collection: Osher Collection

Name: Africae nova Tabula. Auct: Hen. Hondio. 1631

Barcode: 399

Image Number: 399.0001

Creator: Hondius, Hendrik, 1597-1651

From Atlas: Yes

Publishing Location: Amsterdam

Notes: From: Atlas, French edition, vol. 2 published by Hendrik Hondius. This map also appears in the 1631 Atlantis Maioris Appendix, published by Hendrik Hondius. Text on verso in French.

Atlas Reference: Atlas, French edition, Volume 2

Subjects: AfricaApesBirdsCamelsCartouches, Ornamental (Decorative arts)CrocodilesDragonsElephantsFlyingfishesGalleonsGarlandsGazellesHides and skinsHondius, Hendrik, 1597-1651Imaginary creaturesIndian OceanLionsMaps--Early works to 1800MermaidsMermenMonstersMythologyNereids (Greek mythology)OstrichesPrimatesSailing shipsSea monstersZebras

Title Translation: New map of Africa, by Hendrik Hondius, 1631

Alternative Title: Novelle Afrique

Brief Description: Map of Africa illustrated with animals and showing natural features. The map also shows the Canary Islands, Cabo Verde, and numerous islands in the Indian Ocean

Physical Description: 1 map: illustrated, colored

Publisher: Hondius, Hendrik, 1597-1651

Date/Date Range Produced: 1631

Date/Date Range Published: 1633

Language: FrenchLatin

Region Depicted: AfricaArabian PeninsulaCanary IslandsCape VerdeIndian OceanMadagascar

Map Type: Geographical

Dimensions: H 45.8 x W 56.8 cm

Printing Process: Engraving

Printing Technique: Copper

Material Type: Paper

Historical Context: On this map the seas are inhabited by traditional monsters under the supervision of Neptune and Salaca, with flying fish overhead. Africa, on the other hand, contains numerous vignettes of camels, elephants, ostriches, and other indigenous animals depicted realistically, except for their relative sizes. However, their strange and exotic appearance to unaccustomed European eyes elicited fascination and wonder.

LC Call Number: G8200 1633 .H6

OCLC: 819749388

Donor: Osher

Permanent URL: https://oshermaps.org/map/399.0001