Het opgenomen getal van alle de huysen in de respective steden van Holland: zo als gedaan is geworden in de jaaren 1632 en 1732. 1740 - 1760

This document, created by Isaac Vincentsz. van der Vinne, presents a detailed numerical listing of houses in Holland in 1632 and 1732. The dominant visual experience is defined by its structure: ordered columns and rows of numbers contrasted against bold typography. The arrangement creates a sense of systematization, characteristic of the period’s interest in cataloging and classifying information. The formal interplay between the text and numbers is highly significant. The bold typeface of the title, and the column headings establish a clear hierarchy. This is mirrored below in the meticulous data, divided into ‘Zuider’ and ‘Noorder’ regions. This compositional balance echoes the rationalist thinking of the time, reflecting broader cultural shifts towards empirical observation and statistical analysis. The formal, ordered layout isn’t just aesthetic; it embodies the Enlightenment’s project of organizing knowledge and understanding societal changes through quantitative data. It encourages us to consider how information is structured and presented, influencing our perceptions and interpretations.