Plattegrond van Purmerend c. 1698 - 1710

comic strip sketch

mechanical pen drawing

pen sketch

old engraving style

personal sketchbook

sketchwork

pen-ink sketch

pen work

sketchbook drawing

storyboard and sketchbook work

This anonymous map, *Plattegrond van Purmerend*, depicts the city of Purmerend in the Netherlands, as it appeared between 1698 and 1710. The detailed map displays the city's streets, canals, and buildings, and features two coats of arms at the top. The layout of the map reflects the Dutch Golden Age, a period marked by urban development and expansion. The map is currently held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.