Plattegrond met ontwerp voor de Nieuwe Plantage te Amsterdam 1725 - 1731

This detailed plan, "Plattegrond met ontwerp voor de Nieuwe Plantage te Amsterdam", by Bastiaen Stopendael, depicts the design for a new plantation in Amsterdam. Created between 1725 and 1731, the map outlines the proposed layout of the plantation with intricate detail, including individual plots, waterways, and a central square. The meticulous penmanship and precise lines of the map demonstrate the planning expertise of the time, a prime example of Dutch cartographic art. The image showcases the city's ambition to expand its urban fabric while highlighting the importance of agricultural production and urban planning in 18th-century Amsterdam.