This image presents a 17th-century style double-hemisphere world map, titled across the top in Latin as "NOVA TOTIVS TERRARVM ORBIS GEOGRAPHICA AC HYDROGRAPHICA TABVLA." The map is divided into two large circles representing the Eastern and Western hemispheres, set against a parchment-toned background with longitude and latitude grid lines. The landmasses are rendered in muted shades of yellow, tan, and faded red, while the vast oceans are pale, empty expanses crossed by faint rhumb lines and decorative sea currents.
The space surrounding the two central hemispheres is densely packed with elaborate, hand-coloured illustrations. In the corners, four circular portraits depict historical figures in period clothing. Between the hemispheres, top and bottom, are ornate cartouches, celestial globes, and allegorical scenes showing people in classical garments and mythological imagery. The borders are decorated with clusters of fruit, vines, and figures representing the elements and seasons.
The overall aesthetic is that of an aged, historical document, featuring a warm, sepia-toned colour palette with accents of blue, red, and gold. The style is that of a copperplate engraving, characterized by fine line work, intricate calligraphy, and a decorative, symmetrical composition. The text throughout the map is in Latin, written in elegant script and block capitals, adding to the scholarly and antique feel of the illustration.