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Niederländische Grafik 1623–1701, um 1684

This is a historical map of the Northeastern United States and surrounding areas. The antique map features detailed illustrations of land masses, rivers, settlements, and decorative elements. Various regions such as NOVA BELGICA and NIEUW NEDERLANDT are labeled, along with artistic representations of animals like beavers and deer. Pictorial elements include a cityscape at the bottom, possibly representing New Amsterdam, and a decorative cartouche featuring figures and a ship. The geography is shown in a stylized manner typical of cartographic works from the period, with lines indicating colonial borders and paths of exploration.
Künstler
Niederländische Grafik 1623–1701
Datierung
um 1684
Gattung
Druckgrafik
Technik
engraving with hand coloring on laid paper
Maße
53,5 × 63 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

This is a historical map of the Northeastern United States and surrounding areas. The antique map features detailed illustrations of land masses, rivers, settlements, and decorative elements. Various regions such as NOVA BELGICA and NIEUW NEDERLANDT are labeled, along with artistic representations of animals like beavers and deer. Pictorial elements include a cityscape at the bottom, possibly representing New Amsterdam, and a decorative cartouche featuring figures and a ship. The geography is shown in a stylized manner typical of cartographic works from the period, with lines indicating colonial borders and paths of exploration.

Niederländische Grafik 1623–1701