Kaart van het Hoogheemraadschap van Rijnland (veertiende deel) 1647 - 1687

This detailed map, "Kaart van het Hoogheemraadschap van Rijnland (veertiende deel)," was created by Cornelis Danckerts between 1647 and 1687. It is part of a larger series depicting the various regions of the Hoogheemraadschap van Rijnland, a water board responsible for managing water levels in the Dutch province of Holland. The map, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts the area around the town of Woubrugge, with detailed land divisions and waterways. Though a map, the decorative border and intricate script elevate this work into the realm of cartographic art, appealing to both historians and art enthusiasts.