Kaart van Normandië met Guernsey en Jersey by Anonymous

Kaart van Normandië met Guernsey en Jersey 1671 - 1706

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aged paper

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toned paper

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ink paper printed

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sketch book

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personal sketchbook

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pen and pencil

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pen work

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sketchbook drawing

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sketchbook art

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watercolor

This anonymous 17th century map depicts the Normandy region of France, including the Channel Islands of Guernsey and Jersey. Detailed and informative, it presents a cartographic snapshot of a historically significant area. The map showcases the geographic features of the region, with its coastline, rivers, and internal divisions clearly marked. The use of color and text distinguishes between various administrative and geographic zones. Now housed in the Rijksmuseum, this map offers a fascinating glimpse into the cartographic practices and geographic knowledge of the period.

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