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VISUAL DESCRIPTION
This image depicts a fragment of an old, hand-colored map focusing on the western part of Europe and parts of North Africa. The map is drawn in Latin, with "Europa Occidentalis" labeled prominently at the top left corner, indicating that it represents Western Europe. The Iberian Peninsula (Spain and Portugal) is central to this section, with detailed geographical features such as mountain ranges and rivers. To the south across the Strait of Gibraltar lies a portion of North Africa marked as "Barbaria, " which refers to the Barbary Coast known for its historical association with Berber pirates. The cartography style suggests it could be from between the 16th to 18th centuries when such maps were common for navigation and exploration purposes. The intricate calligraphy and place names reflect a period when mapmaking was both a science and an art form. This piece would likely appeal to historians or collectors interested in cartography or European history.
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