Plattegrond van Amsterdam by Albertus Braakensiek

Plattegrond van Amsterdam 1873

albertusbraakensiek

aged paper

map drawing

botanical illustration

personal sketchbook

spread layout sheet

newspaper layout

botanical drawing

architectural section drawing

storyboard and sketchbook work

botanical art

"Plattegrond van Amsterdam" (1873) is a detailed map of Amsterdam by Dutch cartographer Albertus Braakensiek, known for his meticulous renderings of city plans. This map, measuring 384 mm by 463 mm, showcases the intricate network of canals and streets of Amsterdam in colorful detail, highlighting the city's unique urban structure. The map would have been valuable for navigating the city and understanding its urban development in the 19th century.