Kaart van het Graafschap Holland en Utrecht (plaat 1) 1639

This 1639 etching, “Kaart van het Graafschap Holland en Utrecht (plaat 1),” by Jacob Aertsz. Colom, depicts a figure riding a seahorse, grappling with a sea serpent in a stormy sea. It serves as the decorative title page for a map of the Dutch provinces of Holland and Utrecht. Colom was a prominent Dutch engraver known for his detailed and expressive work, often featuring mythological and allegorical themes. This title page, now in the Rijksmuseum, is an example of his artistry, adding a sense of drama and grandeur to the map it accompanies.