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Map of the Republic of the Seven United Netherlands
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Map of the Republic of the Seven United Netherlands

Frederik de Wit · after 1710 · engraving; paper

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

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Top left cartouche with title and the coat of arms of the Republic, around which various figures are depicted: Urania, Fama, Mercury, Neptune and a number of putti. Bottom right an inset map of a part of present-day Limburg (the part that at the time belonged to States-Brabant). Scale bar top left: Dutch miles of 15 in a degree / Milliaria Germanica communia, Great French miles or hours of walking / Milliaria Gallica magna sive hore itineris. The map is provided with a coordinate grid and a degree division along the edges.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineKaart van de Republiek der Zeven Verenigde Nederlanden. after 1710. Frederik de Wit. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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