Deel van een kaart van de Oostenrijkse Nederlanden 1737 - 1757

"Deel van een kaart van de Oostenrijkse Nederlanden" is a detailed map of the region surrounding Bruges, Ostend, Damme, L'Ecluse and other cities in the Austrian Netherlands, created by Tobias Conrad Lotter between 1737 and 1757. The map depicts the coastline, rivers, roads and towns with incredible detail and uses different colors to distinguish between land types. The inclusion of sailing ships at the top left of the map emphasizes the region's importance for maritime trade. Lotter was a renowned cartographer, and his meticulous hand-drawn work showcases his skills in capturing the geographic features of the region accurately.