Plattegrond van Saint-Jean-d'Angély 1638

This anonymous map, "Plattegrond van Saint-Jean-d'Angély" from 1638, depicts the town of Saint-Jean-d'Angély in France. The detailed map shows the town's layout, including its fortifications, buildings, and surrounding landscape. It is a valuable historical document offering insights into the city's urban planning and architecture in the 17th century. The use of colors to distinguish different elements of the map, like the pink-colored fortified city, enhances the visual clarity and adds an artistic touch to the piece. This map is an excellent example of the cartographic art of the early modern period.