Nautical chart | Netherlands | Giclée print | 40 x 90 cm

This image shows a historical Dutch sea chart, known as a "Paskaarte". It was created by the famous Amsterdam cartographer Johannes van Keulen and depicts the North Sea coast of the Netherlands and parts of Northern Germany. The West Frisian Islands such as Texel and Ameland are clearly visible. Important information for sailors, such as water depths and sandbanks, was recorded in detail here. The characteristic network of straight lines covering the map was used for course plotting at sea. In addition to its practical use, the map is also an impressive work of art. Particularly striking are the two large, richly decorated cartouches presenting the title and the maker. They are richly adorned with mythological figures such as sea gods and angels. Small drawings of ships further enliven the depiction of the sea. The work is thus a typical example of highly developed Dutch cartography, which combined science and art at the highest level.

Historical maps show traces of time and use, the intensity and nature of which vary depending on the map and its purpose. The offered print is a reproduction.

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