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A mapp of ye improved part of Pensilvania in America, divided into countyes, townships and lotts

Thomas Holme

1687

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Massachusett

Dominant colour

A mapp of ye improved part of Pensilvania in America, divided into countyes, townships and lotts is a 1687 ink by Thomas Holme, a Baroque work, depicting Massachusett, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Thomas Holme
When & what style?: 1687 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a map of Pennsylvania, divided into counties, townships, and lots. It's interesting because it's a very detailed and organized map, which suggests that the artist put a lot of thought into its creation. The map appears to be hand-drawn with precise lines and markings. To learn more about the method used to create this map, look up the technique: engraving.