Johannes van Keulen (1654–1715) – Sea Chart of the Guinea Coast / Pas Caerte van de Gryn-Cust of Adaoûs Qua Quaas – ...

Johannes van Keulen (1654–1715) – Sea Chart of the Guinea Coast / Pas Caerte van de Gryn-Cust of Adaoûs Qua Quaas – Large Copperplate Sea Chart (Amsterdam, c.1695)
This detailed sea chart titled Pas Caerte van de Gryn-Cust of Adaoûs Qua Quaas depicts the Guinea Coast of West Africa, including parts of present-day Sierra Leone, Liberia, Côte d'Ivoire, and Ghana. The chart features navigational rhumb lines, compass roses, depth soundings, and coastal profiles essential for maritime navigation. Decorative cartouches at the top and bottom include allegorical figures and a camel rider representing Africa, reflecting both the commercial and exoticized European view of the region during the late 17th century.This map was issued by Johannes van Keulen, the renowned Amsterdam mapmaker and hydrographer, as part of his Zee-Atlas (Sea Atlas). Van Keulen held the official title of Hydrographer of the Dutch East India Company, and his charts were widely used by Dutch navigators and colonial merchants. This copperplate engraving was published in Amsterdam circa 1695.Artist or Maker: Johannes van KeulenDimensions: 62 cm x 53 cmMedium: Copperplate EngravingDate: c.1695Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.