Kaart van Ile de Ré 1700 - 1735

This anonymous map of Ile de Ré, a French island in the Atlantic Ocean, dates from 1700-1735. It features a detailed depiction of the island's coastline, with various geographical features labelled in French. The map includes a compass rose and a scale bar, indicating a focus on navigational accuracy and precise cartographic representation. The use of color, especially the light pink for the island, suggests a desire to highlight the landmass against the surrounding sea. This map, while anonymous, is an important historical artifact, providing insight into the cartography and geographical knowledge of the 18th century.