Kaart van de zuidkust van Portugal, 1726 1726
anonymous
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aged paper
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toned paper
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ink paper printed
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old engraving style
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personal sketchbook
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pen-ink sketch
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pen and pencil
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pen work
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sketchbook drawing
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sketchbook art
This anonymous map from 1726 depicts the southern coast of Portugal, specifically the Algarve region. The map, titled "Kaart van de zuidkust van Portugal, 1726," is a detailed representation of the coastline, featuring numerous inlets, bays, and coastal towns. It uses a compass rose and scale to indicate directions and distances, illustrating the importance of navigation at the time. This map, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, provides a glimpse into the cartographic techniques and knowledge of the 18th century.
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