Zeekaart van de Golf van Biskaje 1675

"Zeekaart van de Golf van Biskaje" is a maritime chart of the Bay of Biscay created by Frederik de Wit in 1675. This detailed map, measuring 493 mm by 573 mm, showcases the coastline of Spain and France along with a variety of nautical symbols and text annotations. De Wit was a prominent Dutch cartographer known for his precise and aesthetically pleasing maps, which often incorporated decorative elements like coats of arms and compass roses. This chart was likely intended for seafaring professionals and provides valuable insights into 17th-century maritime cartography.