[Netherlands. Polder map] Watergraafs of Diemermeer

Lacus Dimerus. Pieter vanden Berge, Amsterdam, 1719. 88 x 114 cm. Map comprising 4 joined parts supported on verso with Japanese paper. Highly decorative wall map of the Watergraafsmeer with coats of arms of B. Scott, J. van Vliet, P. Hayman, G.P. Michielsz, W. van Schie, G. van Hoven, D. van Genegen and P. van der Meulen along the top and bottom. At the bottom 2 large allegorical cartouches with on one side the Latin text accompanying the map with date 1719 and on the other side an ode to poldering in Dutch. Signed bottom centre by P. vanden Berge. Several folds and minor dam. to the paper.