Kaart van het graafschap Namen by Anonymous

Kaart van het graafschap Namen 1666 - 1670

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aged paper

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toned paper

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page thumbnail

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parchment

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old engraving style

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retro 'vintage design

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wood background

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tea stained

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pattern background

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layered pattern

This 17th-century map, created by an anonymous artist, depicts the County of Namur in the Low Countries. The map, titled "Kaart van het graafschap Namen", showcases a detailed cartographic representation of the region, with rivers, towns, and other geographical features meticulously documented. The map, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, offers a glimpse into the cartographic practices of the time, where detailed accuracy was paramount. This piece is a valuable artifact for historical and geographical research, offering insights into the landscape and political landscape of the region in the 17th century.

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