Kaart van de Beemster (deel midden onder) by Daniël van Breen

Kaart van de Beemster (deel midden onder) 1644 - 1685

danielvanbreen

architectural sketch

aged paper

toned paper

homemade paper

parchment

old engraving style

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architectural section drawing

architectural drawing

architecture drawing

"Kaart van de Beemster (deel midden onder)" (1644 - 1685) is a detailed map by Daniël van Breen, a Dutch cartographer active in the 17th century. This particular map depicts a portion of the Beemster, a reclaimed area in North Holland. It is characterized by its precise grid system, indicating the land division, and the prominent waterways that formed the landscape. The map's meticulous detail and decorative flourishes are indicative of the high standards of Dutch cartography during this period.