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Map of the Republic of the Seven United Netherlands

Frederik de Wit · after 1710 · engraving; hand coloring; 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

Subjects

map print Urania (one of the Muses)'Urania' (Ripa)Fame

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

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