Extremely rare sea chart of utmost importance for use at sea. Third known copy.
Zeeland - Flanders by Willem den Dooven. 1617
Highly detailed maritime chart of utmost importance for use at sea.
Fascinating and essential sea chart for use in the dangerous waters of the Westerschelde and its surroundings. Willem Blaeu's map of this region, published in the Zeespieghel, was based on this map (Vlam).
Dr. Ruud Paesie, maritime historian, indicates the connection of Willem den Dooven with the preparations for the arrival of Elector Palatine Frederick V and Elizabeth Stuart in Vlissingen in 1613. An accurate, and up-to-date chart (much more accurate than Waghenaers map) was needed for the safe crossing of the fleat under command of Charles Howard, upper commander of the English Navy (Resolutions 13/02/1613 and 18/02/1613 of the Admirality of Zeeland).
The Prince Royal, the flagship of the Engish Navy, was one of the biggest ships of that time and a stranding should have been avoided at all times.
When Willem den Dooven completed the map and decided to let it print, he would have seen the utmost importance of the chart for the fast-growing expansion at sea of the Dutch Republic and the VOC. (During the 17th century, 350 Zeeland VOC ships left via De Wielingen)
References:
Paesie, R. Nieuw licht op de aankomst, in: Tijdschrift Zeeland, Koninklijk Zeeuwsch Genootschap der Wetenschappen, 2023/4, Middelburg, 2023.
Vlam A.W., De veranderingen in den mond van de Westerschelde van het begin der 16e eeuw tot omstreeks 1800. Middelburg, 1941.
Van den Bergh R.J., Miscellanea Archivistica VII Samuel de Swaef. Bergen-op-Zoom, 1994.
De Keyser A., Wegwijs varen langs onze kusten rond 1600. Knokke-Heist, 1985.
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Category: Antique maps > Europe > Belgium
Old, antique chart of Southwest Zeeland (Walcheren) and Northern Flanders, by Willem den Dooven, published by Samuel de Swaef.
Left sheet of a two-sheet chart.
Oriented to the Southeast.
Date: 1617-1619
Copper engraving
Size (not including margins): 59.5 x 47cm (23.2 x 18.3 inches)
Verso: Blank
Condition: Excellent.
Condition Rating: A+
Separate publication. Only two copies recorded: Nat. Archief Den Haag; Zeeuws Archief Middelburg.
Highly detailed maritime chart of utmost importance for use at sea.
Fascinating and essential sea chart for use in the dangerous waters of the Westerschelde and its surroundings. Willem Blaeu's map of this region, published in the Zeespieghel, was based on this map (Vlam).
Dr. Ruud Paesie, maritime historian, indicates the connection of Willem den Dooven with the preparations for the arrival of Elector Palatine Frederick V and Elizabeth Stuart in Vlissingen in 1613. An accurate, and up-to-date chart (much more accurate than Waghenaers map) was needed for the safe crossing of the fleat under command of Charles Howard, upper commander of the English Navy (Resolutions 13/02/1613 and 18/02/1613 of the Admirality of Zeeland).
The Prince Royal, the flagship of the Engish Navy, was one of the biggest ships of that time and a stranding should have been avoided at all times.
When Willem den Dooven completed the map and decided to let it print, he would have seen the utmost importance of the chart for the fast-growing expansion at sea of the Dutch Republic and the VOC. (During the 17th century, 350 Zeeland VOC ships left via De Wielingen)
References:
Paesie, R. Nieuw licht op de aankomst, in: Tijdschrift Zeeland, Koninklijk Zeeuwsch Genootschap der Wetenschappen, 2023/4, Middelburg, 2023.
Vlam A.W., De veranderingen in den mond van de Westerschelde van het begin der 16e eeuw tot omstreeks 1800. Middelburg, 1941.
Van den Bergh R.J., Miscellanea Archivistica VII Samuel de Swaef. Bergen-op-Zoom, 1994.
De Keyser A., Wegwijs varen langs onze kusten rond 1600. Knokke-Heist, 1985.
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