New World Collection

Viking ship at sea
Norsemen at sea following their raven pilot. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

17th century world map
World map, published around 1664 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, by Dutch mapmaker Joan Blaeu (c.1599- 1673). The Latin title is Nova et Accuratissima Totius Terrarum Orbis Tabula

VESPUCCIs WORLD MAP, 1526. Juan Vespuccis world map, 1526

16th century world map
World map, published around 1565 in Venice, Italy, by Italian mapmaker Ferando Bertelli. The title of the map: Universale Descrittione di Tutta la Terra Conosciuta Fin Qui

WHITE: FRIGATE BIRD. Watercolor, c1585, by John White

Map of the world, 1720
(Original Caption) 18th century map of the world. Published in Paris in 1720, this French map shows the known world, including the new lands that had been discovered in the preceding centuries by

TENOCHTITLAN (MEXICO CITY) at the time of the Spanish Conquest: colored woodcut, 1556

PILGRIMS: THANKSGIVING, 1621. The First Thanksgiving of the Pilgrims, 1621. After a painting by Jean Leon Gerome Ferris

MAP: AMERICAS, c1630. A map of North and South America created by Dutch cartographer and atlas maker Willem Blaeu. Map, c1630

CARIBBEAN MAP. A map of the Caribbean islands: woodcut, French, c. 1688

CANTINO WORLD MAP, 1502. Western half of the Cantino map of the world, 1502, showing (at left) the Tordesillas Treaty demarcation line of 1494 which divided the non-Christian (i.e)

BERING STRAIT MAP, 1593. Cornelis de Jodes 1593 map of Western North America showing the fabled province of Quivira in California and the Bering Strait (El Streto de Anian)

TENOCHTITLAN (MEXICO CITY). Mexico City at the time of the Spanish Conquest: colored woodcut from the Latin edition of Cortes Second Letter, Nuremberg, 1524

17th century map of the New World
Western Hemisphere, 17th century Dutch map. This shows the New World that was being discovered by Europeans exploring the Western Hemisphere of the Earth

NINA: WORLD MAP, 1500. World map, 1500, of Juan de la Cosa, navigator on the Nina on Christopher Columbus second voyage of 1493-94

MEXICO: INDIANS, c1500. P urhepecha (Tarascan) Indians of Michoacan Province, Mexico, flee their village shortly before the arrival of Spanish conquistadors

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Temple ceremony in an Aztec city. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Hand-colored woodcut
Aztec tiger knight in a costume of cotton and a helmet made of wood, from a model in Spain. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Trephination evidence in an Inca skull
Inca skull showing evidence of prehistoric trephining or brain surgery in Peru. Woodcut with a watercolor wash

FLORIDA NATIVE AMERICANS: VILLAGE 1591. Colored engraving by Theodore de Bry after Jacques Le Moyne de Morgues

17th century map of the New World

CABOT: NEW WORLD MAP, 1544. Detail from Sebastian Cabots 1544 map of the New World

Inca king Huayna Capac
Huayna Capac, Inca ruler in the early 1500s. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of a 16th century illustration

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Leif Erikssen off the coast of Vineland in a Viking landing boat. Hand-colored photogravure of a 19th-century illustration

Map of the Americas, 1660
17th century map of the Americas. Published in Amsterdam in 1660, this map by the Dutch cartographer Frederick de Witt (1630-1706) shows the geography of the Americas

MEXICO: NUN, 16th CENTURY. Sor Juana Ines de La Cruz, niece of Hernan Cortes, dressed elaborately for her entry into the convent which she founded in Mexico City. Oil on canvas, Mexican, 18th century

MAGELLAN: MAP, 1519-1522. Map of the Pacific Ocean showing Ferdinand Magellans route, 1519-1522. Wood engraving, 19th century

17th century map of South America
South America, 17th century Dutch map. This shows the new continent that was being discovered by European explorers. The shape is distorted because it had not yet been accurately mapped

RIVERA: CUERNAVACA. Diego Rivera: The Taking of Cuernavaca. Detail of fresco in Cortez-Palace, Cuernevaca, Mexico

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Chart of the West Indies sea depths and land elevations. Printed color lithograph of a 19th-century illustration

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Street in Aztec Tenochtitian (reconstruction). Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

US territorial acquisition during the 1800s
Map showiing the territorial growth of the continental US 1776 to 1899. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Map of the world, 1590
16th century map of the world. Published around 1590, this map shows the known world, including the new lands being discovered by Europeans exploring across the Atlantic

The Mayflower, engraved and pub. by John A. Lowell, Boston, 1905 (engraving) (b / w photo)
BAL97933 The Mayflower, engraved and pub. by John A. Lowell, Boston, 1905 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Johnson, Marshall (c.1850-1921) (after); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

MAP: NEW ENGLAND COLONIES. Early settlements in New England and distribution of Native American tribes

ALGONQUIAN: FISHING, 1585. Carolina Algonquian Native Americans fishing. Watercolor, c1585, by John White

PILGRIM, 1620s. John Alden, one of the Pilgrim settlers of the Plymouth colony, founded in 1620. Illustration from a 19th century American edition of Henry Wadsworth Longfellows poem The Courtship of

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Part of the 1613 Samuel de Champlain map of New France. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century reproduction of the original ma

Hernan Cortes meets Emperor Moctezuma
3846960 Hernan Cortes meets Emperor Moctezuma by Unknown Artist, (16th century); (add.info.: Hernan Cortes meets Emperor Moctezuma, 8 November 1519)

Missouri River, below Great Falls, Montana, c1897. Creator: Unknown
Missouri River, below Great Falls, Montana, c1897. Named by William Clark of the Lewis and Clark Expedition in 1805, most water is now diverted to a hydroelectric plant at the Ryan Dam

PORTUGUESE MAP OF BRAZIL. Between the Amazon River and the Rio de la Plata, 1519

Florida Native Americans curing fish and game on a barbecue. Colored engraving, 1591
NATIVE AMERICANS: BARBECUE, 1591. Florida Native Americans curing fish and game on a barbecue. Colored engraving, 1591, by Theodor de Bry after a now lost drawing by Jacques Le Moyne de Morgues

MEXICO: MIXTEC CODEX. Mixtecs coming to worship at a shrine and cross erecting by Spanish missionaries. Engraving after the Codex Porfirio Diaz, early 16th century

NATIVE AMERICAN BARBECUE. Florida Native Americans curing fish and game on a barbecue. Colored engraving, 1591, by Theodor de Bry after a now lost drawing by Jacques Le Moyne de Morgues

ROANOKE ISLAND, 1585. English settlers landing at Roanoke Island in 1585. Detail of a map, c1590

GONZALO JIMENEZ DE QUESADA (1500?-?1579). Spanish conquistador. Spanish engraving, 1728

ARRIVAL OF AMERIGO VESPUCCI in the New World. (Vespucci meeting the allegorical representation of America). Engraving by Theodor Galle after the drawing, c1580, by Stradanus

FOUNDING OF ST. AUGUSTINE. The founding of St. Augustine, Florida, in 1565 by Pedro Menendez de Aviles (center). Wood engraving, American, 19th century

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"Exploring the New World: A Journey through Time and Maps" Embark on a voyage of discovery as we delve into the captivating history of the "New World. " From the mighty Viking ship gracefully sailing across vast seas to intricate 17th-century world maps, each hint offers a glimpse into an era brimming with exploration and wonder. Juan Vespucci's meticulously crafted world map from 1526 takes us back to a time when intrepid explorers sought to unravel the mysteries of uncharted territories. Meanwhile, TENOCHTITLAN (MEXICO CITY) at the time of Spanish Conquest reveals a vibrant cityscape teeming with life, captured in exquisite detail by a colored woodcut in 1556. The Cantino World Map of 1502 unveils half our planet's western hemisphere, showcasing early cartographic attempts to comprehend this newfound land. Fast forward to 1720, where an intricately designed map paints a vivid picture of how much knowledge had been gained about our globe over time. Intriguingly, Dutch cartographer's creation presents us with an insightful perspective on North and South America during the mid-17th century. This invaluable document allows us to witness how boundaries were being redrawn and cultures intertwined within this evolving landscape. As we journey further into history, we encounter poignant moments such as Pilgrims' Thanksgiving in 1621 – immortalized by Jean Leon Gerome Ferris' evocative painting. It serves as a reminder that amidst exploration and conquests lay stories of unity and gratitude for new beginnings. Venturing southwards towards Caribbean islands depicted in an enchanting French woodcut from c. 1688 brings forth tales rich in diversity and cultural exchange that shaped these tropical paradises forever.