Collection: Osher Collection

Name: Orbis Terrarum Tabula Recens Emendata et in Lucem Edita per N. Visscher

Barcode: 460

Image Number: 460.0001

Creator: Visscher, Nicolaes, 1618-1679

From Atlas: Yes

Publishing Location: Amsterdam

Notes: Second world map prepared by Visscher inserted in a Dutch bible with four figures representing the continents. Includes wildlife found in these areas.

Atlas Reference: Atlas contractus orbis terrarum

Subjects: AnthropomorphismCanoes and canoeingColonizationEuropa (Greek mythological character)EuropeGoddessesImperialismIndians of North AmericaIndians of North America --BoatsIndigenous peopleMaps--Early works to 1800Native AmericansSailing shipsSymbolismVisscher, Nicolaes, 1618-1679World maps

Title Translation: Map of the orbit of the world recently amended in the light of new knowledge edited by N. Visscher

Brief Description: Map of the World. This is the second world map prepared by Visscher inserted in a Dutch bible with four figures representing the continents. Includes wildlife found in these areas.

Physical Description: 1 map: colored, illustrated

Publisher: Elzevir, Eva van Alphen, active 1651-1663

Date/Date Range Produced: 1663

Date/Date Range Published: 1663

Language: DutchLatin

Region Depicted: World

Map Type: GeographicalPolitical maps

Dimensions: 2 hemispheres each 24 cm. in diameter on sheet 41 x 50 cm.

Printing Process: Engraving

Printing Technique: Copper

Material Type: Paper

OCLC: 826027143

Accession Number: OS-1663-1

Donor: Osher

Permanent URL: https://oshermaps.org/map/460.0001