America Septentrionalis Novissima [and] America Meridionalis accuratissima [The Latest {map} of North America [and] the Most Accurate {map} of South America]

North and South America, California as an island
Schenk, P[ieter]
Amsterdam
1982 appraisal: $750.00
Title cartouches represent the Americas and Europe. The upper cartouche, representing Europe, includes a representation of a river god; the figure behind him may portray mineral wealth, as he appears to be holding smelting implements. Two European explorers, one with a globe tucked under his arm, stand to the left of the large base bearing the words "North America." On top of this base is an altar-like construction bearing four figures possibly symbolizing the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Africa. AT the bottom, left, the Americas are represented by the Indian figures surrounding the words "South America." Dressed in feather crowns, they are surrounded by common New World symbols: an elongated pipe, a quiver filled with arrows, and a llama. Natives rest in a hammock suspended within a watchtower supported by four palm trees.