Wereldkaart 1772

Abraham van Krevelt’s “Wereldkaart” is a detailed world map created in 1772. This small-scale map showcases the geographical knowledge of the time, with both hemispheres depicted as circles. It includes notable features such as the “Stille Zee” (Pacific Ocean), “Noord Amerika,” (North America) and “De Indische Zee” (Indian Ocean), revealing the explorer’s perspective of the world in the late 18th century. The map’s intricate lines and markings provide a glimpse into the cartographic techniques used by van Krevelt, a renowned Dutch cartographer, and reflect the evolving understanding of global geography during the Age of Enlightenment.