Decorative Antique Sea Chart of the Strait of Gibraltar

Antique map titled 'Nieuwe Paskaart Van de Kust van Hispania. Van ‘t Klif tot aan Velez Malaga als mede de Kust van Barbaria, Larache tot Belis. Met al zyn Diepte en Droogte'. Very decorative sea chart of the Strait of Gibraltar. It shows the south of Spain from the mouth of Rio Guadalquivir to Velez Malaga and the African coast line from Larache (al-Ara'isch) to Penonde Vélez de la Gomera with extra attention paid to the area of Tanger and Ceuta. Title cartouche shows a charging bull panting with rage. Address cartouche shows an Arabian dignitary accompanied by two soldiers. Originates from 'De Nieuwe Groote Lichtende Zee-Fakkel (..)' published by J. van Keulen, circa 1705.

Condition: Good. General age-related toning, minor wear. Blank verso, please study image carefully.

Date: c.1705

Overall size: 62 x 53.5 cm.