Educational Map Series: Manhattan 1639- The first true map of Manhattan Island Amelia island the queen of Charles II

the queen of Charles II of Spain

the chaplain of the Monastery of the Incarnation in Lima

surrounded by the lush forest foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains

and caverns

from fishing tournaments

Educational Map Series: Manhattan 1639- The first true map of Manhattan Island Amelia island the queen of Charles IIThis beautiful manuscript map is the work of Dutch cartographer and watercolorist Joan Vinckeboons, published in 1639. Vinckeboons came from a family of artists and started out drawing for his father. Around 1640, he got into map making and is known for his beautiful watercolor manuscript maps of the East and West Indies. His stunning works became sought after collector's item by society elites and royalty, such as Queen Christina of Sweden. With only