Kaart van de Zuidelijke Nederlanden 1721 - 1774

"Kaart van de Zuidelijke Nederlanden" is a detailed map created between 1721 and 1774 by Johannes L. van Luchtenburg, illustrating the southern Netherlands. It was likely produced for a Dutch audience as the map depicts the Low Countries as they were before the Austrian and Spanish periods, and the inscription mentions the "Pays Bas Catholiques" or the "Catholic Low Countries". The artwork, measuring 510 mm x 605 mm, incorporates a decorative frame with elaborate scrollwork and inscriptions surrounding the map. This map is a valuable historical document, showcasing the cartographic knowledge of the 18th century and the political landscape of the Low Countries at that time.