Kaart van de Zeventien Provinciën 1659

This anonymous map of the Seventeen Provinces, created in 1659, depicts the geographical landscape of the Netherlands. The intricate detailing, including the use of color to denote different regions, reflects the cartographic knowledge of the time. The presence of coats of arms and the inclusion of the "Noord Zee" (North Sea) provides context to the map's geographical and political significance in Dutch history. This map showcases the evolution of Dutch cartography in the 17th century.