Kaart van het IJ, 1674 (rechterdeel) after 1674

"Kaart van het IJ, 1674 (rechterdeel)" is an anonymous 17th-century map depicting the IJ, a bay in the Netherlands, and the surrounding land. The map shows the exact depth of the bay, measured in February and March 1674, and was commissioned by the city council of Amsterdam. The detailed gridded format, with its precise measurements, makes it an exemplary example of the cartographic art of the period. This map not only provides valuable geographical information but also offers a glimpse into the urban planning and engineering of the time.