Kaart van de Beemster (deel linksonder) by Daniël van Breen

Kaart van de Beemster (deel linksonder) 1644 - 1685

danielvanbreen

architectural sketch

aged paper

old engraving style

etching

architectural section drawing

architectural drawing

architecture drawing

architectural proposal

storyboard and sketchbook work

botanical art

This detailed map of the Beemster polder was drawn by Daniël van Breen in the 17th century. The map shows the layout of the land, including the grid system of plots. It also includes the surrounding waterways, a key to the plots, and several explanatory inscriptions. This intricate map reflects the Dutch Golden Age’s commitment to engineering, land reclamation, and cartography.