Kaart van Perzië after 1634

"Kaart van Perzië" is a map of Persia, created by Matthäus Merian the Elder in the 17th century. The map, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts the land of Persia (now Iran) and surrounding areas like the Caspian Sea and parts of the Indian Ocean. Merian's map is an example of a 17th-century cartographic style, emphasizing clear outlines and labels for geographic features. The intricate details and use of color would have been appealing to a general audience interested in exploring the world, offering a visual representation of this region.