Americae Retectio, Adriaen Collaert, circa 1589

Plate 2, christopher columbus on his ship; columbus stands on deck at centre, holding a banner with christ on the cross, his own coat-of-arms is attached to the mast, a dove with a cross perches on the prow; diana at left, adorned with bow and arrows and a crescent moon, guides the vessel; neptune and other sea creatures stir up the waters at right, another ship is just visible to far left; third state with borderlines; after jan van der straet engraving. Date: circa 1589. Dimensions: Height: 209 mm (trimmed); Width: 271 mm. Medium: paper. Depicted People: Christopher Columbus. Collection: British Museum. Americae Retectio (BM 1869,0213.222)