Americae Nova Tabula MapBLAEU, Willem (1571 1638). Americae nova tabula (around 1638). This is the famous map by Blaeu of the Americas. It stands out partly because of its intricate borders made of illustrated vignettes. The top of the map has 9 vignettes with town views and, at the sides of the map, are 10 costumed figures. The Blaeu Americae nova tabula map also comes with an array of sea monsters and oddities such as a pair of Patagonian Giants, "The Isle of demons" (I.