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A Cruise on the Zuider Zee (engraving)
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A Cruise on the Zuider Zee (engraving)
1614269 A Cruise on the Zuider Zee (engraving) by May, Walter William (1831-96); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Cruise on the Zuider Zee. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 3 October 1885.
W W May); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22554870
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Amsterdam Barge Cruise Entering Estuary Ferry Freight Barge Laden North Holland Opening Peat Strangers West Zuider Zee Zuiderzee Benelux Countries Dutch Netherlands Enkhuizen Hollander Hollanders Hoorn Kampen Netherland Netherlands Holland Dutch The Netherland
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A Cruise on the Zuider Zee
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captures a picturesque scene from 19th-century Holland, showcasing the bustling maritime activity and scenic beauty of this historic region. The engraving, created by Walter William May in 1885 for The Illustrated London News, offers a glimpse into the vibrant atmosphere that characterized life along the Zuider Zee. In this print, we see ships of various sizes gracefully navigating through the calm waters of the estuary. Laden with goods and passengers, these vessels represent an essential mode of transport during that era. Towering over them is a magnificent church tower, serving as both a landmark and a symbol of faith for those living in Hoorn. The image also reveals glimpses of daily life along the shorelines. People can be seen going about their activities - some boarding ferries or leisurely strolling near boats docked at port. The presence of strangers suggests that this was not only a local scene but one that attracted visitors from afar. The enchanting landscape surrounding the river showcases lush greenery and peat fields stretching towards Enkhuizen and Kampen. These towns were vital hubs within the Zuider Zee region, contributing to its economic prosperity. This evocative print transports us back in time to experience firsthand what it was like to cruise on this iconic body of water in Holland's history-rich past. It serves as a reminder of how transportation played an integral role in connecting communities and facilitating trade across Europe's Benelux countries during this period
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