Kaart van de kust bij Brest, 1726 by Anonymous

Kaart van de kust bij Brest, 1726 1726

drawing, print, ink, engraving

drawing

aged paper

toned paper

baroque

print

pen sketch

old engraving style

landscape

personal sketchbook

ink

geometric

pen-ink sketch

pen and pencil

pen work

sketchbook drawing

sketchbook art

engraving

This anonymous map of the coast of Brest, France, from 1726 is a fine example of cartographic detail. It depicts the surrounding land and water with precision, using a variety of symbols and labels to indicate different features, including cities, islands, and shoals. This detailed depiction of the coastline near Brest, France, offers a unique glimpse into 18th-century cartography and maritime trade. The map is held in the prestigious Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.