A ‘waterschapskaart’ map titled ‘T HOOG-HEEMRAADSCHAP VANDE UYTWATERENDE SLUYSEN IN KENNEMERLAND ENDE WEST-FRIESLANT
18th century, coloured copper engraving
Early reprint of the original map dating from 1682/1683 by Johannes Dou, Coenraed Decker and Abraham Deur. At the top the armorials of the various govenors of the ‘waterschap’ (body of surveyors of the dykes). In glazed frame.
H. 105.1 x 129.8 cm (including frame)