Kaart van Vlaanderen en Henegouwen, 1555 1555

Jacob Bos's "Kaart van Vlaanderen en Henegouwen" (1555) is a detailed map depicting the regions of Flanders and Hainaut. The map is laid out with a compass rose in the top left, a scale on the bottom, and a decorative cartouche with Latin text on the bottom right. The map shows the intricate network of rivers and roads, indicating the importance of transportation in the region. This map demonstrates the detailed cartographic style of the 16th century, a period marked by increasing geographic exploration and a growing demand for accurate representations of the world.