Kaart van de Indonesische archipel 1744

This detailed map of the Indonesian archipelago, titled "Kaart van de Indonesische archipel", was created in 1744 by Dutch cartographer Isaak Tirion. The map is a valuable example of 18th-century cartography, depicting the islands of Borneo, Sumatra, and Java with intricate detail and precise geographical features. Displayed in the Rijksmuseum, this map offers a historical glimpse into European knowledge of Southeast Asia during a period of significant Dutch colonial influence in the region.