Kaart van het graafschap Holland c. 1690 - 1775

Gilliam van der Gouwen's "Kaart van het graafschap Holland" (c. 1690 - 1775) is a detailed map of the County of Holland in the Netherlands. The map, which is now housed in the Rijksmuseum, features intricate details of the region's geography, including rivers, cities, and towns. The map's design is based on a grid system with annotations and decorative elements like a cartouche featuring allegorical figures, making it both practical and aesthetically pleasing. Van der Gouwen, a renowned cartographer of the Dutch Golden Age, produced maps that were considered accurate and informative, offering a valuable insight into the geographical landscape of the time.