Allegorie op de geografie 1692

"Allegorie op de geografie" (1692) by Joseph Mulder is an allegorical print depicting the field of geography. A powerful figure, possibly Atlas, holds the globe aloft, while a figure of Neptune with a trident stands guard below. The lower portion of the print showcases a group of individuals including a woman drawing a map and two cherubs studying maps. This artwork is an elegant representation of the human pursuit of geographical knowledge and mapmaking, reflecting the intellectual curiosity and artistic sensibilities of the 17th century.