Map of Holland and its colonies with views of New York and Jakarta

HOMANN, Johann Baptist.

Belgii Pars Septentrionalis communi nomine vulgo Hollandia nuncupata Continens Statum Potenentissimæ Batavorum Reipublicæ seu Provincias VII Foederatas.
Nuremberg: c.1705. Original hand colour. 490 x 570mm.

Homann's map of Holland with inset maps of the Dutch colonies on the eastern seaboard of America and in the East Indies, with vignette views of New York City) and Jakarta. The allegorical title cartouche represents Dutch mastery of the sea, adding to the celebration of the Dutch empire at its apogee.


Stock ID : 17201