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A map of South America

Heinrich Scherer1702

National Library of the Czech Republic

National Library of the Czech Republic
Staré Město, Czechia

A map of South America by the German Jesuit Heinrich Scherer, taken from the thematic work Atlas Marianus, in which Scherer examines the spread of the Catholic faith across the continents. The white parts of South America represent the territory where the Catholic faith is practiced, the darkly shaded areas represent territories not yet Christianized. The map is richly decorated with nautical motifs and a title cartouche held by angels.

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  • Title: A map of South America
  • Creator: Heinrich Scherer
  • Date Created: 1702
  • Location Created: Munich, Germany
  • Physical Dimensions: h 29 cm, w 44 cm
  • Type: Map
  • Rights: National Library of Czech Republic
  • Medium: copper engraving
National Library of the Czech Republic

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