Kaart van de Republiek der Zeven Verenigde Nederlanden 1702 - 1750
casparspecht
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landscape illustration sketch
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aged paper
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botanical illustration
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botanical photography
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botanical drawing
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pen work
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natural palette
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botanical art
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watercolor
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warm toned green
This detailed map of the Dutch Republic, created by Caspar Specht between 1702 and 1750, showcases the intricate geographic landscape of the region. The map features a combination of cartographic accuracy and artistic embellishment, including colorful borders, intricate details, and decorative elements like coats of arms and a prominent red curtain along the left margin. This work, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a valuable historical artifact offering insight into the cartographic practices and geopolitical landscape of 18th-century Europe.
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