THE MOST NEW AND ACCURATE TABLE OF THE WORLD. By the author NICOLAUS VISSCHER.

A hand-colored double-hemisphere world map features two large central spheres and two smaller polar projections at the top and bottom center. The map is framed by four elaborate allegorical scenes in the corners representing the four elements. The top-left scene (Fire) shows figures and chariots amidst flames and smoke. The top-right scene (Air) depicts celestial figures, eagles, and a deity in a chariot pulled by birds amidst clouds. The bottom-left scene (Water) shows Neptune with a trident, riding a shell chariot drawn by sea-horses, surrounded by tritons and nymphs. The bottom-right scene (Earth) shows figures engaged in harvest, with the goddess Ceres holding a cornucopia, accompanied by animals and flora. The Western Hemisphere shows the Americas, while the Eastern Hemisphere displays Europe, Africa, Asia, and New Holland (Australia). Both hemispheres show a large southern landmass labeled "Unknown Southern Land."

WESTERN HEMISPHERE

NORTH AMERICA

NORTH SEA original: "MAR DEL NORT"

SOUTH SEA original: "MAR DEL ZUR"

SOUTH AMERICA

PACIFIC OCEAN

UNKNOWN SOUTHERN LAND original: "TERRA AUSTRALIS INCOGNITA"

EASTERN HEMISPHERE

EUROPE

AFRICA

ASIA

INDIAN OCEAN original: "MAR DI INDIA"

NEW HOLLAND original: "HOLLANDIA NOVA"

UNKNOWN SOUTHERN LAND original: "TERRA AUSTRALIS INCOGNITA"