America sive India Nova from Atlas cosmographicae meditationes de fabrica mundi et fabricati figura

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"America sive India Nova" is a notable map of the Americas, created by Michael Mercator, the nephew of the renowned cartographer Gerardus Mercator. It was published in 1595 as part of the atlas titled "Atlas cosmographicae meditationes de fabrica mundi et fabricati figura," which is a collection of maps and scholarly commentary on the geography of the world as understood at the time. This atlas represents one of the pivotal moments in cartographic history, as it reflects the expansion of European geographical knowledge during the Age of Discovery.

The "America sive India Nova" map is significant for its detailed depiction of the New World at the end of the 16th century. It is one of the earliest maps to show North and South America with a relatively accurate outline, considering the limitations of the period. The map is also notable for its embellishments, such as sea monsters, ships, and indigenous wildlife, which were common in Renaissance cartography to evoke the exotic nature of unexplored territories.

Michael Mercator's contribution to the atlas was part of a larger project initiated by his uncle, Gerardus Mercator, who had planned a series of volumes that would cover the entire world but died before completing the work. The "America sive India Nova" map stands as a testament to the Mercator family's impact on the development of modern cartography and their efforts to synthesize and disseminate geographic knowledge during a time when the world was rapidly expanding beyond the horizons known to Europeans.

This map is not only a valuable historical artifact but also an important piece in the puzzle of understanding the evolution of cartographic techniques and the representation of the Americas in European thought. It serves as a primary source for historians, geographers, and art historians interested in the perception and artistic representation of the New World in the late 16th century.

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