Kaart van de westkust van Portugal, ca. 1702 1702 - 1703

"Kaart van de westkust van Portugal, ca. 1702" is an anonymous 18th-century map depicting the western coast of Portugal. The map, a detailed cartographic representation of the region, features various geographic features including coastal towns, rivers, and the prominent inscription "OCEAN." The compass rose, with its cardinal directions, highlights the navigational purpose of this map. This map, currently held in the Rijksmuseum, is a fascinating glimpse into the geographical knowledge and cartographic practices of the time.