Kaart van de kust van Spanje en Portugal 1670 - 1675
frederikdewit
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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 and pencil
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watercolour bleed
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watercolour illustration
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natural palette
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botanical art
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watercolor
Frederik de Wit's "Kaart van de kust van Spanje en Portugal" (Map of the Coast of Spain and Portugal) is a detailed nautical chart from the 17th century. Created between 1670-1675, this map showcases the Iberian coastline with intricate details of harbors, islands, and geographical features. The map is notable for its decorative cartouche, featuring figures representing Spain and Portugal, highlighting the political significance of the region. This artwork, now in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the cartographic practices of the Dutch Golden Age, where navigation and exploration were crucial to expanding trade and knowledge of the world.
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