Kaart van het graafschap Namen 1612 - 1648

This detailed engraved map of the County of Namur, created by Pieter van der Keere between 1612 and 1648, is a fine example of 17th-century cartography. The map, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, showcases the intricate landscape of the region with numerous towns and rivers labelled in elegant script. The visual style of the map, with its emphasis on accuracy and decorative elements, is characteristic of the period, appealing to both scholarly and general audiences. This map exemplifies the artistic and scientific advancements in mapmaking during the Dutch Golden Age.