Kaart van de Golf van Mexico 1735

This 1735 map, titled *Kaart van de Golf van Mexico,* by Balthasar Ruyter, depicts a detailed view of the Gulf of Mexico and surrounding regions, including parts of North and South America. The map includes a compass and a scene at the top right depicting a ship and a large bird landing on an island, likely representing the discovery and exploration of the region. The map features numerous geographical details and places labeled in Dutch, providing a glimpse into cartographic practices of the era. *Kaart van de Golf van Mexico* offers a valuable historical perspective on the understanding of the Americas in the 18th century.