Bilder Pieter van der Aa (1659–1733) – Map of Mexico and Central America – Engraving (1702)

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This topographical map depicts the region of Mexico and Central America, specifically focusing on the Gulf Coast, the Yucatán Peninsula, and extending south to include parts of Honduras and Nicaragua. The map title refers to the journey of Fernando Cortés from Mexico, emphasizing the historical exploration context. A decorative cartouche in the lower left features European figures and a Spanish ship, adding to the period detail. A scale bar and latitude/longitude grid are included.

Pieter van der Aa was a prolific Dutch cartographer and publisher based in Leiden during the late 17th and early 18th centuries. He is renowned for his extensive collection of maps and views compiled into various atlases, most notably his multi-volume works documenting voyages and explorations across the globe. His maps, often derived from earlier sources, are distinguished by their clarity and decorative elements.

Artist or Maker: Pieter van der Aa

Dimensions: Approximately 24 cm x 17 cm

Medium: Engraving

Date: 1702

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