Kaart van West Afrika 1675 - 1700

Johannes Janssonius van Waesberge’s *Kaart van West Afrika* (1675-1700) is a detailed map depicting the Western coast of Africa. The map is engraved in black and white and includes the names of numerous kingdoms and cities. The inscription *Nigritarum Regnum* designates the area of West Africa as the "Kingdom of the Blacks" reflecting European perception of the region at the time. This cartographic work illustrates European exploration and mapping of Africa during the seventeenth century. The map is on display at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.