Kaart van het graafschap Henegouwen by Joannes van (II) Doetechum

Kaart van het graafschap Henegouwen 1631 - 1644

pen drawing

pen illustration

pen sketch

old engraving style

personal sketchbook

pen-ink sketch

pen work

sketchbook drawing

coloring book page

intricate and detailed

"Kaart van het graafschap Henegouwen" is a detailed map of the County of Hainaut, created by Joannes van (II) Doetechum between 1631-1644. The map is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, and displays a highly detailed depiction of the region, featuring intricate lines marking towns, rivers, and forests. This intricate map exemplifies the Dutch Golden Age's fascination with cartography and scientific exploration. Its precise detail and decorative flourishes, including a title cartouche and a coat of arms, make it a valuable historical document and a striking piece of art.