Kaart van de kavels van de Wieringerwaard, 1611 after 1611
anonymous
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architectural sketch
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aged paper
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old engraving style
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sketch book
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etching
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personal sketchbook
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pen-ink sketch
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pen work
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architecture drawing
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storyboard and sketchbook work
This anonymous map, "Kaart van de kavels van de Wieringerwaard," depicts the land division of the Wieringerwaard polder in the Netherlands. Created after 1611, it displays a detailed layout of the land with a grid system marking individual parcels. The map's intricate lines and labels offer a glimpse into the meticulous planning and distribution of land in this reclaimed area. Now housed in the Rijksmuseum, this historical artifact provides valuable insights into land ownership and agricultural practices of the Dutch Golden Age.
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