New Map of Africa

The black-and-white engraving presents a cartographic representation of Africa oriented with the Mediterranean to the north. The map features dense hatching to denote mountainous terrain and linear patterns for river systems, with prominent text labels identifying geographical regions and kingdoms. Two large galleons with sails are positioned in the Atlantic to the west, while a smaller vessel appears in the Indian Ocean to the east, accompanied by a circular compass rose featuring a central sun-like motif. The lower-left corner contains an ornate rectangular cartouche housing the title, while a smaller rectangular cartouche sits in the upper-left quadrant.

This map reflects the growing body of geographic knowledge in early modern Europe, influenced by Ptolemaic models and the era of global exploration and Iberian imperial expansion. It bridges the transition from classical geography to the early modern scientific efforts to map the interior of the African continent.