The Hero Joshua is a paltrok wood saw mill in Zaandam and was a beam saw. The mill is located on the Houtveldweg near the Ilpendamstraat in the district Westerwatering. The mill was built in 1719. In front of the mill is a characteristic wooden drawbridge. The sails of the mill are marked in red and white.
About the image maker: as a born and bred Amsterdammer, Peter Bartelings feels a close connection with the city of Amsterdam. Over the years, he has created iconic works that are widely sold. In numerous European countries, his work adorns walls of houses and offices... Read more…