Mannen bekijken kaart van Kanaän 1717

This anonymous etching, titled "Mannen bekijken kaart van Kanaän" (Men look at the map of Canaan), dates back to 1717. It depicts a group of men, likely scholars or explorers, gathered around a large map of the land of Canaan, which is displayed on a scroll and depicted in detail. The scene is set in a room with an ornate table and a child blindfolded, holding a vase. The etching is an illustration for a book on geography and emphasizes the importance of cartography in understanding the world. The artwork is a testament to the growing interest in geography and exploration during the 18th century. It is now held at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.