Kaart van Zuid-Afrika Possibly 1786

"Kaart van Zuid-Afrika" (Map of South Africa) is a large-scale map created by Robert Jacob Gordon in 1786. This detailed map of the southern tip of Africa showcases the landscape with delicate linework and watercolor. Gordon, a Dutch military officer and explorer, created the map during his travels through the region, capturing the diverse terrain and wildlife including elephants, rhinoceroses, and various antelope. The map's inclusion of these elements highlights the importance of animal life and the natural environment in the 18th-century view of South Africa.