03. Asiae Nova Delineatio

Title:

03. Asiae Nova Delineatio

Date:

1690

Creator (Personal):

Schagen, Gerrit van, 1642-1690

Description:

Map of Asia by Gerrit Van Schagen (1642-1690) showing the north coast of Australia and part of the Gulf of Carpentaria. Title cartouche on lower left shows Tritons, sea nymphs and Nereids. On upper left costumed natives are shown with a palm tree, monkey and beaver. 52 x 62cm.

Collection Title:

Mitchell King Atlas, 1662-1695

Contributing Institution:

College of Charleston Libraries

Media Type:

Maps

Topical Subject:

Atlases and History, Modern -- 17th century

Language:

Latin

Shelving Locator:

Mss 0091

Date Digital:

2008-10

Digitization Specifications:

360 ppi, 24-bit depth, color, Epson Expression 10000XL, Archival Master is a tiff. Images merged in Adobe Photoshop.

Internet Media Type:

image/jpeg

Copyright Status Statement:

Public domain.

Access Information:

For more information, contact Special Collections, College of Charleston Libraries, 66 George Street, Charleston SC 29424.

Admin ID:

49243