Old Leo Belgicus Map of the Low Countries in 1611 by C. Janszoon Visscher - Netherlands, Belgium, Brussels, Amsterdam, Genk Size:28x40in (70x100cm) A charming World War 2

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Old Leo Belgicus Map of the Low Countries in 1611 by C. Janszoon Visscher - Netherlands, Belgium, Brussels, Amsterdam, Genk Size:28x40in (70x100cm) A charming World War 2This wonderful old map of Belgium and Netherlands was originally published in 1611. It was created by Claes Janszoon Visscher. The Leo Belgicus was a map design shaped like a lion that featured present day Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg and northern France. The shape of the lion derives from the 17 provinces, where the lion was found in the majority of the cities and provinces' coats of arms, and to this day, the lion is the national animal of the