Kaart van het westelijk deel van Java 1728

"Kaart van het westelijk deel van Java" (Map of the Western Part of Java) is a 1728 map by Gerard van Keulen (1678-1727), a Dutch cartographer renowned for his detailed and accurate depictions of the world's oceans and coastlines. This map, housed at the Rijksmuseum, presents a detailed view of the western coast of Java, including the Sunda Strait, the coastline of Sumatra, and the surrounding waters. It features a scale bar, compass roses, and geographical labels in Dutch, reflecting the maritime interests and colonial presence of the Netherlands in the region during the 18th century. This detailed and elegant cartographic masterpiece showcases van Keulen's mastery of cartography and his contribution to the geographical knowledge of the world during this period.