Kaart van het Hoogheemraadschap van Schieland, met Berkel en Bergschenhoek 1611 - 1635

This detailed map, *Kaart van het Hoogheemraadschap van Schieland, met Berkel en Bergschenhoek*, was created by Floris Balthasarsz van Berckenrode between 1611 and 1635. This map depicts the land surrounding the city of Rotterdam, Netherlands, with particular emphasis on the surrounding polders. It utilizes a simple, but precise, black and white style to show the features of the landscape. This map is a valuable example of cartography from the Dutch Golden Age, and serves as a testament to the importance of the polders to the development of the Netherlands.