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Map of the Netherlands, 1631
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Map of the Netherlands, 1631

Henricus Hondius · 1631 · etching; engraving; paper

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

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On the left, a cartouche with an overview containing topographical information for each province. In the upper right, a title cartouche in the form of a shield surrounded by the arms of the Seventeen Provinces. In the lower right, a cartouche with a scale bar: Milliaria Germanica communia, Milliaria Gallica communia. Degree divisions along the edges. In the border work, plans of the most important cities and forts, and six medallions with costumes of Dutch men and women, citizens and peasants. All inscriptions in Latin. Orientation: north to the right.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineKaart van de Nederlanden, 1631. 1631. Henricus Hondius. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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