Old maps of Dutch cities – province maps of the Netherlands

Our little frog country was a prominent country in world history. As a trading nation, we were an unprecedented power in the 17th century. The old maps of Dutch cities and the old provincial maps of the Netherlands from this century are beautifully decorated. The most beautiful cards from the collection of Dat Narrenschip. These old maps show a unique picture of our country with its provinces. First there were 17 and later 7. While the Netherlands now has 12 provinces. Special isn't it?

Old maps of Dutch cities - different techniques

Over the centuries, the techniques for making the old maps of Dutch cities and the old province maps of Netherlands have changed a lot. We would like to make a journey through these different techniques together with you. Before 1820, an old printing technique, a laborious technique, was used, namely copper engraving. After 1820 this became the lithograph. This is a lithograph that made larger print runs possible. In the 19th century, moreover, steel engraving and wood engraving emerged. Each and every one of these techniques with beautiful properties, used for printing old maps.

Beautifully maintained old provincial maps of the Netherlands

The old maps of the Dutch cities and the old province maps of the Netherlands are all very well preserved. We frame them in a professional manner or store them acid-free. We therefore guarantee the quality of our items at all times.

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