Maps of Holland and Utrecht

Kaart van Holland, Pieter van den Keere, 1617

The collection Maps of Holland and Utrecht is a digital representation of a collection of printed maps from the provinces of Holland and Utrecht from the 16th through the 19th centuries. The maps, in total 111 from Holland and twelve from Utrecht, were donated to the University of Utrecht Library in 2006 by a private owner. They present a striking picture of the cartographical and geographical development of the Dutch main economic region. Click on the image and subequently on 'Full view of record' for an extensive description of the chosen map.

Exhibition items (chronologically)

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