Novi Belgii Novaeque Angliae nec non Pennsylvaniae et partis Virginiae tabula multis in locis emendata

Justus Danckerts

National Gallery of Art

This is a historical map of the Northeastern United States and surrounding areas. The antique map features detailed illustrations of land masses, rivers, settlements, and decorative elements. Various regions such as NOVA BELGICA and NIEUW NEDERLANDT are labeled, along with artistic representations of animals like beavers and deer. Pictorial elements include a cityscape at the bottom, possibly representing New Amsterdam, and a decorative cartouche featuring figures and a ship. The geography is shown in a stylized manner typical of cartographic works from the period, with lines indicating colonial borders and paths of exploration.