Wereldkaart met een allegorie op de vier elementen 1663 - 1710

"Wereldkaart met een allegorie op de vier elementen" (World Map with an Allegory of the Four Elements) is a detailed and intricate world map created by Dutch artist Romeyn de Hooghe between 1663 and 1710. The map is a stunning example of Dutch cartography and allegorical art, featuring two circular projections of the Earth, one representing the Western Hemisphere and the other the Eastern Hemisphere. Surrounding the maps are four allegorical figures representing the four elements: fire, earth, air, and water. The work, which is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, demonstrates De Hooghe's skill in combining precise scientific knowledge with artistic expression. The image is both a beautiful work of art and a valuable historical document that provides insight into the scientific and artistic worldview of the 17th century.