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Polder Collection (#4)

Discover the enchanting beauty of polders in the Netherlands, specifically in Holland

Background imagePolder Collection: Netherlands, South Holland, Kinderdijk, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Netherlands, South Holland, Kinderdijk, UNESCO World Heritage Site. The moon rises above historic Dutch windmills on the polders at sunset

Background imagePolder Collection: Sky is tinged with purple at dawn on the windmills reflected in the canal Kinderdijk

Sky is tinged with purple at dawn on the windmills reflected in the canal Kinderdijk Rotterdam South Holland Netherland Europe

Background imagePolder Collection: Polder landscape with windmill near Abcoude, c. 1870. Artist: Roelofs, Willem (1822-1897)

Polder landscape with windmill near Abcoude, c. 1870. Artist: Roelofs, Willem (1822-1897)
Polder landscape with windmill near Abcoude, c. 1870. Found in the collection of the Gemeentemuseum Den Haag

Background imagePolder Collection: Polder landscape, 1880-1882. Artist: Gabriel, Paul Joseph Constantin (1828-1903)

Polder landscape, 1880-1882. Artist: Gabriel, Paul Joseph Constantin (1828-1903)
Polder landscape, 1880-1882. Found in the collection of the Gemeentemuseum Den Haag

Background imagePolder Collection: Polder Landscape, 1880s. Artist: Gabriel, Paul Joseph Constantin (1828-1903)

Polder Landscape, 1880s. Artist: Gabriel, Paul Joseph Constantin (1828-1903)
Polder Landscape, 1880s. Found in the collection of the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Rotterdam

Background imagePolder Collection: Inundated polder, Tervaete, Belgium, WW1

Inundated polder, Tervaete, Belgium, WW1
Inundated polder, Tervaete, Belgium, First World War. Date: 1914-1918

Background imagePolder Collection: Dutch landscape in spring with tulips

Dutch landscape in spring with tulips
Spring in the Netherlands; landscape with tulips in yellow, red and purple and trees in the background

Background imagePolder Collection: Cross section of a grain mill

Cross section of a grain mill
Antique illustration of a cross section of a grain mill

Background imagePolder Collection: Landscape with tulips in spring, Netherlands

Landscape with tulips in spring, Netherlands
Landscape in spring in the Netherlands with fields of tulips and trees in the background

Background imagePolder Collection: Windmill on a winter evening, the Netherlands

Windmill on a winter evening, the Netherlands
This mill (of the type wipmolen, in english: hollow post mill ) was built in 1830. Purpose of the mill was to drain a polder

Background imagePolder Collection: Kinderdijk at night

Kinderdijk at night
Unesco World Heritage Site Kinderdijk shortly after the sunet. The windmills are reflected in the Polder

Background imagePolder Collection: Former island of Schokland (UNESCO World Heritage)

Former island of Schokland (UNESCO World Heritage)
The former island Schokland is a symbol of the traditional Dutch struggle against the water. Schokland lost its status as an island when the Noordoostpolder was reclaimed from the sea in 1942

Background imagePolder Collection: Satellite view of Amsterdam, Netherlands

Satellite view of Amsterdam, Netherlands
July 24, 2012 - Satellite view of Amsterdam, Netherlands. Urbanized areas appear in shades of gray; vegetation is red; and water is blue

Background imagePolder Collection: Overschie, 1906 (pencil & w / c on paper)

Overschie, 1906 (pencil & w / c on paper)
XIR243749 Overschie, 1906 (pencil & w/c on paper) by Signac, Paul (1863-1935); 17x24 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts et d Archeologie, Besancon, France; French, out of copyright

Background imagePolder Collection: Polder after storm, Jacob Maris, c. 1892

Polder after storm, Jacob Maris, c. 1892

Background imagePolder Collection: Windmill in a polder, Louis Bernard Coclers, 1756 - 1817

Windmill in a polder, Louis Bernard Coclers, 1756 - 1817

Background imagePolder Collection: A Sailing Boat on a Wide Expanse of Water, c. 1650 (pen and brown ink and brown wash

A Sailing Boat on a Wide Expanse of Water, c. 1650 (pen and brown ink and brown wash
XOS1765276 A Sailing Boat on a Wide Expanse of Water, c.1650 (pen and brown ink and brown wash, on tinted paper) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 8.9x18.3 cm; J

Background imagePolder Collection: Episode from the Dutch Wars (oil on panel)

Episode from the Dutch Wars (oil on panel)
XIR170974 Episode from the Dutch Wars (oil on panel) by Hoecke, Robert van den (1622-68) (attr. to); 58x87 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Dunkirk

Background imagePolder Collection: Polder, Elias Stark, 1886

Polder, Elias Stark, 1886

Background imagePolder Collection: Girl from Zijpe, The Netherlands, Gillis van Scheyndel (I), Clement de Jonghe, 1620

Girl from Zijpe, The Netherlands, Gillis van Scheyndel (I), Clement de Jonghe, 1620 - 1624

Background imagePolder Collection: Battle between Dutch and Spanish Ships on the Haarlemmermeer, c. 1629 (oil on canvas)

Battle between Dutch and Spanish Ships on the Haarlemmermeer, c. 1629 (oil on canvas)
XOS1121308 Battle between Dutch and Spanish Ships on the Haarlemmermeer, c.1629 (oil on canvas) by Vroom, Hendrick Cornelisz

Background imagePolder Collection: The former harbor of Schokland, Unesco site

The former harbor of Schokland, Unesco site
The former island Schokland is a symbol of the traditional Dutch struggle against the water. Schokland lost its status as an island when the Noordoostpolder was reclaimed from the sea in 1942

Background imagePolder Collection: Treeline with flower plant on landscape

Treeline with flower plant on landscape in Beemster polder is(polder) and municipality in Dutch province of North Holland

Background imagePolder Collection: Mont Saint Michel

Mont Saint Michel
Night view of polders Mont Saint Michel

Background imagePolder Collection: Traditional windmill in Kinderdijk, Netherlands

Traditional windmill in Kinderdijk, Netherlands

Background imagePolder Collection: Traditional windmills in Kinderdijk, Netherlands

Traditional windmills in Kinderdijk, Netherlands

Background imagePolder Collection: Traditional windmill in Kinderdijk, Netherlands

Traditional windmill in Kinderdijk, Netherlands

Background imagePolder Collection: Traditional windmills in Kinderdijk, Netherlands

Traditional windmills in Kinderdijk, Netherlands

Background imagePolder Collection: Kinderdijk view against the clouds

Kinderdijk view against the clouds
The traditional windmills at Kinderdijk are shown dramatically in silhouette just before sunrise on a cloudy day

Background imagePolder Collection: Windmill reflected in the canal Holland

Windmill reflected in the canal Holland
Green grass frames the windmills reflected in the canal Kinderdijk Rotterdam South Holland Netherlands Europe

Background imagePolder Collection: Windmills Kinderdijk Holland

Windmills Kinderdijk Holland
Morning sun just risen shines in the canal where windmills are reflected Kinderdijk Rotterdam South Holland Netherlands Europe

Background imagePolder Collection: Sunrise on windmills Kinderdijk Holland

Sunrise on windmills Kinderdijk Holland
Purple sky at sunrise on the windmills reflected in the canal Kinderdijk Rotterdam South Holland Netherlands Europe

Background imagePolder Collection: Picture No. 10897891

Picture No. 10897891
Greylag Goose - in polder (Anser anser) Date:

Background imagePolder Collection: snowy polder landscape with brook

snowy polder landscape with brook
VG-5604 Snowy polder landscape with brook Paul Van Gaalen contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imagePolder Collection: Polders, satellite image

Polders, satellite image
Polders, Netherlands, satellite image. A polder is a drained piece of land enclose by walls known as dikes, which are used to prevent water entering

Background imagePolder Collection: Everardus Vorstius, Dutch physician

Everardus Vorstius, Dutch physician
Aelius Everardus Vorstius (1565-1624), Dutch physician. Vorstius was born at Roermond and was educated at Dordt and Leiden, where he encountered Vulcanius and Lispius

Background imagePolder Collection: Konik Horse (Equus caballus) stallions, fighting for mares during breeding season

Konik Horse (Equus caballus) stallions, fighting for mares during breeding season, on wetland reserve, Oostvaardersplassen, Netherlands

Background imagePolder Collection: Canal in polder and field of buttercups

Canal in polder and field of buttercups, Durgerdam, IJsselmeer, Holland, Europe

Background imagePolder Collection: Cows on a polder in the early morning

Cows on a polder in the early morning, with a windmill in the background, in Holland, Europe

Background imagePolder Collection: Sheep and farms on reclaimed polder lands around Amsterdam

Sheep and farms on reclaimed polder lands around Amsterdam, Holland, Europe




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Discover the enchanting beauty of polders in the Netherlands, specifically in Holland. From an aerial view near Amsterdam, these reclaimed lands showcase a mesmerizing sight that will leave you in awe. Take a leisurely stroll with your furry friend and enjoy the tranquility of walking the dog amidst this picturesque landscape. In Schermerhorn, North Holland, immerse yourself in history as you witness the iconic windmills at Museummolen Schermerhorn. These historic structures stand tall against the backdrop of polders, reminding us of their vital role in reclaiming land from water. Start your day on a refreshing note by going for a morning jog through these breathtaking polders. The crisp air and serene surroundings provide an invigorating experience like no other. As you explore further into Noord-Holland's waterland region, marvel at cours d'eau dans la baie (watercourses) that flow gracefully through this captivating scenery, and is reminiscent of La baie du Mont Saint-Michel's charm and allure. One cannot miss spotting a charming windmill along a polder waterway known as "In the Month of Ju. " Its presence adds to the timeless beauty that surrounds it. The waters within these re-claimed lands are adorned with common reed (Phragmites australis), creating an ethereal ambiance unique to Waterland, Noord-Holland. This natural element enhances the overall appeal and ecological significance of these polders. Witness firsthand how human ingenuity has transformed vast areas into fertile farmlands through extensive reclamation efforts. Polder or re-claimed lands exemplify North Holland's commitment to sustainable development while preserving its rich cultural heritage. A quintessential image capturing both tradition and progress can be found where windmills coexist harmoniously with polder landscapes in North Holland, Netherlands. This juxtaposition epitomizes Dutch resilience and innovation throughout history.