Plattegrond van de Haarlemmerhout by Hendrik Spilman

Plattegrond van de Haarlemmerhout 1769

comic strip sketch

quirky sketch

mechanical pen drawing

old engraving style

personal sketchbook

linework heavy

sketchwork

pen-ink sketch

sketchbook drawing

storyboard and sketchbook work

This 1769 map of the Haarlemmerhout, a large park in Haarlem, Netherlands, was created by the Dutch engraver Hendrik Spilman. The map features a detailed layout of the park, including its intricate grid system, paths, and water features. This architectural plan, which exemplifies the Dutch Golden Age, reveals the meticulous design and organization that characterized urban planning during this period.