Acquired From: Leen Helmink
Colouring: Coloured
Condition: Very Good
Confirmed: 1/10/2024
Date Acquired: 2/2/2015
Description: The Van Keulen family was renowned for their significant contributions to mapmaking and atlas publishing. Their firm, In de Gekroonde Lootsman (In the Crowned Pilot), was established in 1678 by Johannes van Keulen I. In 1680, two years after establishing the business, Johannes secured exclusive rights from the Dutch government to publish sea atlases and pilot guides. That same year, he released De groote nieuwe vermeerderde zee atlas ofte water-werelt, (Great New Enlarged Sea Atlas of the Water World), commonly known as Zee Atlas. The following year, he introduced the first two volumes of De Nieuwe lichtende Zee-fakkel (New Shining Sea Torch), often referred to as Zee fakkel. Over the next four years, three more volumes were added to this pilot book series.nIn 1714, a year before Johanness death, his son, Gerard took over the business, continuing to update and reissue his fathers works until his own passing in 1726. nThe first volume of the 1728 edition of Zee-fakkel included this world map based on the Mercator projection. According to Rodney Shirley, this edition was updated from the earlier 1682 state and features the phrase Met Privilege voor 15 Iaren (With Privilege for 15 Years) in the title.nThe map includes several key features, including references to Het Compagnies Land (the Companys Land) and Dutch East Indiamen prominently depicted sailing across the seas. It also shows the known extent of Hollandia Nova (todays Australia), documenting landfalls made by various Dutch explorers:n Dirk Hartog (1616): The first European known to have set foot on the western coast of Australia, naming it "'t Landt van Eendracht" (Land of Eendracht).n Frederick de Houtman (1619): Conducted further explorations along the west coast.n The Leeuwin (1622): A Dutch ship whose name was given to the southwestern cape of Australia, now known as Cape Leeuwin.n Jan Carstenszoon and Willem Joosten van Colster (1623): Explored northern Australia, including Cape York and Arnhem Land.n Pieter Nuyts (1627): Mapped parts of the southern coast of Australia, known for his journey on the 't Gulden Zeepaert (Golden Seahorse).n Gerrit Frederikszoon de Witt (1628): His discoveries contributed to mapping part of the Australian coastline, leading to the designation "G.F. de Wits Land."nAbel Tasman (1644): Famous for his voyages that resulted in the mapping of Tasmania (originally named Van Diemen's Land) and parts of New Zealand. The chart incorporated Tasmans discoveries, designating Australia as Hollandia Nova.nIn the maps top left corner, van Keulen an allegorical scene featuring Europe receiving tributes from the other continents. Asia, distinguished by an incense censer at her feet, carries a crescent scepter symbolizing Islam and offers Europe a casket of jewels. Africa and America, accompanied by a snake and a lion, present ivory, silver, and other trade goods. Europe, seated at a table readingsymbolizing wisdom and knowledgewears an imperial crown and is accompanied by a lyre at her feet, representing the arts. A servant beside her upholds the Christian religion, depicted as the true church, while a white warhorse in the background underscores European supremacy in warfare.nAt the bottom of the map, the cartouche features Poseidon wielding his trident, flanked by two sea nymphs, reinforcing the maritime theme.
Engraver: Keulen, Gerard van (1678-1726)
First published: De nieuwe groote lichtende Zee-fakkel, Vol. 1, Amsterdam: Johannes van Keulen, 1682
Mapmaker: Keulen, Gerard van (1678-1726)
Price: 20,952
Primary Category: World
Purchase Reference: Ledger 2022. Inv 2015-001
Rarity: R1 Extremely rare – occasionally seen on the market
References: Koeman, Atlantes Neerlandici, Volume IV, pp. 319 & 370, Keu 44.
Shirley ID #: 512 Mapping the World
Technique: Copper Engraving
This state: 1728, Second
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