This map of ost-friesland was created by ubbo emmius (1547-1625) but was originally published in an atlas by willem jansz. Blaeu (1571-1638) in 1630. After some time the
copper plate ended up in the hands of the amsterdam publishers peter schenk (1660-1711) and gerard valck (c. 1650-1726). They published this edition of the map. The
area which was flooded on 25 december 1717 during the so-called christmas flooding was coloured. Object Type: map. Date: 1717. Dimensions: 37,5 x 49 cm. Medium: copper engraving print. Collection: British Library. Atlas Beudeker-C9E10 130 28X-TYPVS FRISIAE ORIENTALIS.
