Kaart van de Nederlanden in de vorm van de Hollandse Leeuw, 1598 1598

"Kaart van de Nederlanden in de vorm van de Hollandse Leeuw" (Map of the Netherlands in the Form of the Dutch Lion) is a 1598 engraving by Joannes van (II) Doetechum, depicting the Netherlands as a lion. The map features a detailed outline of the region, framed by a border of portraits of prominent Dutch figures of the time. This evocative map is both a cartographic record of the Dutch Republic and a powerful symbol of its national identity. It's held in the Rijksmuseum and measures 440mm in height by 565mm in width. This detailed engraving is a fascinating example of Dutch cartography during the Golden Age.