Polders Collection

Winter Solstice
Yvette Depaepe

A Polder Landscape after a Thunderstorm, c.1892. Creator: Jacob Henricus Maris
A Polder Landscape after a Thunderstorm, c.1892

Map of the area between Bergen op Zoom and Steenbergen, 1630. Creator: Franciscus van Schooten
Map of the area between Bergen op Zoom and Steenbergen, 1630. Tabula Bergarum ad Zomam Stenbergae'. Showing fortresses, trees, hills, harbours, areas susceptible to flooding

View of the flooded Ransdorp, February 1825. Creator: Gerrit Lamberts
View of the flooded Ransdorp, February 1825

A Windmill on a Polder Waterway, Known as ‘In the Month of July, c.1889. Creator: Paul Joseph Constantin Gabriel
A Windmill on a Polder Waterway, Known as In the Month of July, c.1889. Our country is colourful, juicy, fat. (...) I repeat, our country is not dull, not even in dull weather

Netherlands, North Holland, Schermerhorn. Historic windmills at Museummolen Schermerhorn, Schermer Museum Mill

Windmill on polders near village of Schermerhorn, North Holland, Netherlands

January 2016
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Witte Molen (White Mill) Dutch windmill in winter at sunset, Harn, Groningen, North Holland, Netherlands

Duck and Windmill in Kinderdijk, UNESCO World Heritage Site, South Holland, The Netherlands

Windmills in Kinderdijk at dusk, UNESCO World Heritage Site, South Holland, The Netherlands

Windmill in Kinderdijk, UNESCO World Heritage Site, South Holland, The Netherlands

Cow on a field and Windmills in Kinderdijk, UNESCO World Heritage Site, South Holland, The Netherlands

Windmills in Kinderdijk at sunset, UNESCO World Heritage Site, South Holland, The Netherlands

Windmill in Kinderdijk at sunset, UNESCO World Heritage Site, South Holland, The Netherlands

the rustle of the wind
Piet Flour

Traeth Mawr in the Road to Caernarvan from Fistiniog, 1776. Creator: Paul Sandby
Traeth Mawr in the Road to Caernarvan from Fistiniog, 1776

The secure ground of home
Yvette Depaepe

Seagulls over the fields
Yvette Depaepe

Harlech Castle across the Traeth Mawr, 1800-1842. Creator: John Varley I
Harlech Castle across the Traeth Mawr, 1800-1842

Snowdon over the Head of Traeth Mawr, 1853, (1935). Artist: Anthony Vandyke Copley Fielding
Snowdon over the Head of Traeth Mawr, 1853, (1935). From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the Collection of Frederick John Nettleford, Volume II. - D to H, by C. Reginald Grundy

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

Jan Leeghwater, Dutch mill builder and hydraulic engineer, 1608 (c1870). Artist: W Steelink
Jan Leeghwater, Dutch mill builder and hydraulic engineer 1608 (c1870). Leeghwater was responsible for begiining the process of the reclamation of land from the North Sea in the Netherlands

A Volendamer, c19th century (1914-1915). Artist: Tom Browne
A Volendamer, c19th century (1914-1915). From The Studio Volume 63. [The Offices of the Studio, London, 1914-1915]

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

Polder, Elias Stark, 1886

Landscape with three cows in a ditch, Elias Stark, Johan Hendrik Weissenbruch, 1859 - 1890

Belgium, Relief Map With Border and Mask
Relief map of Belgium (with border and mask). This image was compiled from data acquired by landsat 5 & 7 satellites combined with elevation data

Netherlands, Relief Map With Border and Mask
Relief map of Netherlands (with border and mask). This image was compiled from data acquired by landsat 5 & 7 satellites combined with elevation data

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

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

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The polders of the Netherlands, particularly in North and South Holland, are a sight to behold. As the wind rustles through the air, it carries with it a sense of history and resilience. In Schermerhorn, one can witness the beauty of historic windmills at Museummolen Schermerhorn - a testament to human ingenuity in reclaiming land from water. Further north in Groningen, the Witte Molen stands proudly against a winter sunset backdrop. Its white sails gracefully turn as if dancing with the fading light. The surrounding polders create a serene atmosphere that is both peaceful and captivating. In Kinderdijk, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in South Holland, windmills dominate the landscape. Ducks swim peacefully alongside these iconic structures, creating an idyllic scene that seems straight out of a postcard. At dusk or under the setting sun's warm glow, these windmills become even more enchanting - their silhouette against colorful skies is simply breathtaking. As you explore this remarkable place where cows graze freely amidst towering windmills, you can't help but feel connected to nature's power and man's ability to coexist harmoniously with it. Each mill tells its own story - tales of battles fought against water for centuries. Kinderdijk serves as a reminder not only of Dutch engineering prowess but also their deep respect for heritage and preservation, and is here that past meets present seamlessly; where tradition intertwines with progress. So next time you find yourself in North or South Holland or any part of this beautiful country known for its polders and windmills – take a moment to appreciate these wonders that have shaped Dutch culture throughout history.