Kaart van Henegouwen 1579 - 1580

aged paper

ink paper printed

old engraving style

hand drawn type

personal sketchbook

pen-ink sketch

ink colored

pen work

sketchbook drawing

sketchbook art

"Kaart van Henegouwen" is a detailed map of the region of Hainaut, Belgium, created by Frans Hogenberg between 1579-1580. The map is part of a larger series, "Civitates Orbis Terrarum," a collection of city and regional maps. Hogenberg, a Dutch cartographer, was known for his precise and visually appealing maps, capturing intricate details of cities and regions. The artwork is now part of the Rijksmuseum's collection in Amsterdam.