Kaart van de Zeventien Provinciën before 1700

"Kaart van de Zeventien Provinciën" is a map of the Seventeen Provinces of the Netherlands created by Gerard Valck in the late 17th century. This detailed map, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts the provinces with their bordering regions and waterways. Valck's cartographic expertise is evident in the precise portrayal of geographical features. The map's elaborate cartouche, featuring allegorical figures and text, is characteristic of the ornate aesthetic of the period. This map serves as a valuable historical document, reflecting the political and geographical landscape of the Netherlands during the Golden Age.