Kaart van het Koninkrijk Siam (onderste helft) 1700 - 1750
joachimottens
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architectural sketch
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aged paper
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old engraving style
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etching
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personal sketchbook
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botanical drawing
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pen and pencil
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pen work
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storyboard and sketchbook work
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botanical art
"Kaart van het Koninkrijk Siam (onderste helft)" is a map depicting the Kingdom of Siam created by the Dutch cartographer Joachim Ottens between 1700 and 1750. The map showcases the geographical details of Siam and surrounding islands like Borneo, Sumatra, and Java, with intricate lines representing coastlines, rivers, and mountains. This detailed map is a valuable historical artifact that offers insight into 18th-century cartography and the Dutch perception of the region. It is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.
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