Author:  Heinrich Scherer (*1628 - †1704)

was a Professor of Hebrew, Mathematics and Ethics at the University of Dillingen until about 1680.

Map title:  Repraesentatio Geographica Itineris Maritimi Navi Victoriae In Qua Ex Personis CCXXXVII Finita Navigatione… MDXXII, Munich / 1702

Description: Celebrating Magellan's Circumnavigation in 1522

A striking map of the world on Cassini's projection by Heinrich Scherer. California is shown as an Island. Nova Hollandia is now clearly separated from Nova Guinea, although without a Southern Coastline. Northwest and Northeast passages are shown. New Zealand appears, although only a part of its coastline is known. The map shows Magellan's circumnavigation of the world, with the route and dates. The map is ringed by various cartouches and elegant decorative scenes.