Africa vintage map of the XVII Century. by Carel Allard

Carel Allard (1648–1709) was a Dutch mapmaker and engraver based in Amsterdam, active during the late 17th century. He came from a family of publishers and was known for producing detailed maps, atlases, and city views that reflected the Dutch Golden Age's cartographic sophistication. Allard's work often combined decorative artistry with geographic precision, and he contributed significantly to the legacy of Dutch commercial cartography.

Novissima et perfectissima Africae descriptio (Latin for “Newest and Most Perfect Description of Africa”) is a richly illustrated map of the African continent, published around 1690.