Kaart van Île de Ré 1638

anonymous

aged paper

toned paper

light pencil work

quirky sketch

personal sketchbook

pen and pencil

sketchbook drawing

watercolour illustration

cartoon carciture

sketchbook art

"Kaart van Île de Ré" is an anonymous map from 1638, showcasing the Île de Ré, an island off the coast of France. The map depicts the island's coastline and interior with intricate detail, using pink and light blue for land and water respectively. Small sailing ships and a compass adorn the surrounding sea, while handwritten French text labels various locations across the map. This cartographic work serves as a valuable historical record of the region, providing insight into the geographic understanding and knowledge of the time.