Wereldkaart in twee hemisferen met tabellen met aan sterrenkunde gerelateerde geografische informatie 1742

This 1742 world map, created by an anonymous artist, is a detailed depiction of the Earth divided into two hemispheres. The map, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, utilizes a grid system and a series of tables filled with astronomical and geographical data. This map likely reflects the expanding European knowledge of the world during the Age of Exploration. The map's detailed depiction of continents, including the Americas, showcases the growing understanding of global geography. The inclusion of astronomical information reinforces the connection between geography and celestial observation, demonstrating the evolving scientific understanding of the time.