Kaart van het Middellandse Zeegebied by Gerard Valck

Kaart van het Middellandse Zeegebied 

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aged paper

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toned paper

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etching

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personal sketchbook

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botanical drawing

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pen work

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sketchbook art

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botanical art

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watercolor

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warm toned green

Gerard Valck's "Kaart van het Middellandse Zeegebied" is a detailed map of the Mediterranean Sea region, spanning from Spain to Turkey. The map showcases the coastline, various islands, and surrounding territories in a meticulous and aesthetically pleasing manner. Valck, a renowned Dutch cartographer, was known for his precise and informative maps, contributing significantly to the development of geographical knowledge in the 17th and 18th centuries. This artwork provides valuable insight into the cartographic practices and understanding of the Mediterranean world during that period.

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