Nova totius terrarum orbis 1630 old world map poster by Hendrik Hondius

Nova Totius Terrarum Orbis Geographica ac Hydrographica Tabula by Hendrik Hondius, published around 1630, is a richly ornamented double-hemisphere world map from the Dutch Golden Age. It shows the known continents, oceans, sea routes, ships, and the mysterious southern landmass often labeled as Terra Australis Incognita. Decorative portraits, allegorical figures, cartouches, and border scenes frame the geography, blending scientific mapping with Baroque display. The map reflects 17th-century European exploration, trade, and expanding global knowledge.

Hendrik Hondius was a Dutch engraver, cartographer, and publisher from a major mapmaking family in Amsterdam. He helped continue and expand the influential Hondius-Janssonius atlas tradition, producing maps known for their precision and elaborate decoration. His work belongs to the height of Dutch cartography, when maps served both practical navigation and prestige collecting. Hondius remains important for preserving and popularizing early modern views of the world.