Plattegrond van het fort bij Negombo 1736 - 1744

"Plattegrond van het fort bij Negombo" is an engraved map of the fort at Negombo, Sri Lanka, created between 1736 and 1744 by Johann Wolfgang Heydt. The map, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, shows the layout of the fort, its surrounding landscape, and ships in the harbor. The intricate details of the fort's architecture and the surrounding environment are clearly visible, showcasing the meticulous approach of Heydt's cartographic work. This map provides a fascinating insight into the 18th-century military fortifications of the Dutch colonial era in Sri Lanka.