Kaart van Rijnland en Amstelland 1661

This 1661 map, “Kaart van Rijnland en Amstelland,” depicts the Dutch regions of Rijnland and Amstelland, now on display in the Rijksmuseum. The map includes intricate detail of the canals and waterways, roads and towns of the region. In the lower right corner a cartographer is depicted surveying the landscape with a sextant. The map was likely created for navigational and geographical purposes. The map's detailed depiction of the area’s infrastructure and landscape provides a valuable historical glimpse into the region's development during the Golden Age of the Dutch Republic.