Kaart van de Buiksloter-, Broeker- en Bijlmermeerpolder by Claes Jansz. Visscher

Kaart van de Buiksloter-, Broeker- en Bijlmermeerpolder 1628 - 1652

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aged paper

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toned paper

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sketch book

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etching

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personal sketchbook

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sketchbook drawing

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watercolour illustration

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storyboard and sketchbook work

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sketchbook art

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watercolor

This map, created by Dutch cartographer Claes Jansz. Visscher between 1628 and 1652, depicts the polders of Buiksloter, Broeker, and Bijlmermeer in the Netherlands. Visscher was known for his detailed and accurate maps, and this work showcases his mastery of the genre. The map features meticulous annotations highlighting the various land divisions and water channels, providing a fascinating glimpse into the landscape and agricultural practices of the time. It is now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offering a valuable historical record of this region's transformation through land reclamation.

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