Ancient map of America by Jodocus Hondius.

America is a hand-colored engraved map created by Jodocus Hondius and published in Amsterdam in 1623. It appeared in an atlas issued by Hendricus Hondius, drawing upon the influential cartographic tradition established by Gerard Mercator and later expanded by the Hondius family. The map reflects early seventeenth-century European knowledge of the Americas, combining geographic information with decorative engraving typical of Dutch Golden Age cartography. Its detailed coastlines, regional labels, and period aesthetics make it a notable example of historical mapmaking.

Jodocus Hondius (1563–1612) was one of the most important Dutch-Flemish cartographers, engravers, and publishers of his era. Although this edition was published after his death, it derives from the cartographic work that established the Hondius family's reputation. Hondius is especially known for acquiring and expanding Mercator’s atlas plates, helping to preserve and popularize Mercator’s geographic legacy. His maps are admired for their blend of scientific ambition, artistic craftsmanship, and decorative elegance, making them highly sought after by historians, collectors, and map enthusiasts.