Kaart van West-Afrika van Guinee tot aan Kaap de Goede Hoop 1595 - 1596

Arnold Floris van Langren's "Kaart van West-Afrika van Guinee tot aan Kaap de Goede Hoop" is a detailed map of the Western African coast from Guinea to the Cape of Good Hope. This engraved map, completed between 1595 and 1596, showcases the artistic and cartographic skills of the Dutch artist. The map's decorative border, with its intricate details and stylized imagery, exemplifies the Renaissance era's fascination with intricate design. The map is part of the Rijksmuseum's collection and measures 395 mm in height and 530 mm in width. It provides a valuable insight into the exploration and cartography of the 16th century.