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Sea chart of the Channel
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Sea chart of the Channel

Theodorus Danckerts (I) · 1696 - 1699 · etching; engraving; hand coloring; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Sea chart of the Channel, with a large part of the surrounding countries England and France. On the sea two compass roses and indications of various naval battles 1666, 1690 and 1692. Bottom right a cartouche with the Latin title, on which sits the British maiden with two putti. Further down two other putti with horns of plenty. Below two scale bars in German and French miles.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineZeekaart van het Kanaal. 1696 - 1699. Theodorus Danckerts (I). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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