Gezicht op molen en kookhuis op een plantage te Suriname 1708

"Gezicht op molen en kookhuis op een plantage te Suriname" (View of a mill and kitchen on a plantation in Suriname), created in 1708 by Dirk Valkenburg (1675-1721), depicts a detailed architectural drawing of a plantation complex in Suriname. The pen and ink drawing showcases a large building with a distinctive gabled roof, likely a sugar mill, accompanied by a smaller structure, possibly a kitchen or residence. The presence of boats and a small wooden bridge suggests a waterway nearby, highlighting the important role of transportation in colonial Suriname. This work provides a valuable glimpse into the colonial landscape and architecture of the region in the early 18th century.