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Atlas Novus, 17th c Map of Mexico
BLAEU, Jan (1596-1673). Atlas Novus or Atlas Maior. 1635 - 1665. Nova Hispania et Nova Galicia. Map of the viceroyalty of Spain and New Mexico. Printed in Amsterdam in 1645. Etching. SPAIN. CATALONIA. Barcelona. Biblioteca de Catalunya (National Library of Catalonia)
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This stunning 17th century map, titled "Nova Hispania et Nova Galicia" from the Atlas Novus or Atlas Maior by Jan Blaeu, offers a captivating glimpse into the cartographic knowledge of the New World during the Spanish colonial era. Printed in Amsterdam in 1645, this etching was produced by the renowned cartographer Willem Janszoon, also known as Guillermo Juan in the Spanish colonies. The map covers the vast territories of Mexico and New Galicia, which encompass present-day Mexico, the southwestern United States, and parts of Central America. Detailed and meticulously crafted, the map showcases the extensive geographical knowledge of the Spanish colonies at the time. It includes the names of numerous cities, rivers, mountains, and provinces, such as Mexico City, Veracruz, Jalisco, Nayarit, Zacatecas, and Tepic. The map also features intricate illustrations of indigenous peoples, their settlements, and various natural resources. The Atlas Novus was a significant achievement in cartography during the early modern period, representing the state-of-the-art knowledge of the world at the time. This particular map, housed in the Biblioteca de Catalunya (National Library of Catalonia) in Barcelona, Spain, is a testament to the rich history of cartographic exploration and the enduring fascination with the New World. Jan Blaeu, born in 1596 in the Netherlands, was a prominent cartographer, publisher, and engraver, who played a crucial role in the development of the Atlas Maior project. He continued the work of his father, Willem Blaeu, and expanded the family's cartographic enterprise, which became a leading source of geographical knowledge in Europe. The Atlas Maior, published between 1635 and 1665, was a monumental achievement, consisting of 62 maps and 22 supplementary charts, making it one of the most comprehensive atlases of the early modern period.
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