Zeekaart van de zee ten westen van Ierland by Hendrick (I) Doncker

Zeekaart van de zee ten westen van Ierland 1658 - 1670

hendrickidoncker

aged paper

toned paper

old engraving style

personal sketchbook

pen work

sketchbook drawing

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

sketchbook art

watercolor

"Zeekaart van de zee ten westen van Ierland" (Sea Chart of the Sea West of Ireland) is a 17th century nautical chart by Dutch cartographer Hendrick (I) Doncker, created between 1658-1670. The map depicts the western coast of Ireland and the surrounding waters, including the British Isles, with intricate detail. Doncker utilizes a grid system and compass roses to provide precise navigational information, making it a valuable resource for sailors. This chart exemplifies Doncker's contribution to the advancement of cartography in the Golden Age of Dutch exploration.