Mappe-Monde ou Carte Universelle.

An early 18th-century world map by Nicolas de Fer’s 'Atlas Curieux ou le Monde,' showcasing the artistic focus typical of his work. De Fer, a prominent geographer to the Spanish and French kings. This map features creatively interpreted landforms and oceans, with notable inaccuracies like California depicted as an island and speculative elements such as a cartouche obscuring parts of northwestern North America. It also highlights various exploration routes across the seas, reflecting the period's geographical theories and explorations.