Plattegrond van Kortrijk 1652

This anonymous 1652 engraving depicts a detailed map of the city of Kortrijk, Belgium, from a bird's eye perspective. It shows the city's layout, including its streets, buildings, and fortifications. The map provides an important historical record of the city's urban development and planning in the 17th century. The meticulous detail of the map, including the names of streets and buildings, offers valuable insights into the lives of the people who inhabited Kortrijk at that time. This map is a fascinating example of cartographic art, offering a glimpse into the past and a testament to the skill of anonymous artists who documented their world.