Gezicht op Mantua in vogelvluchtperspectief Possibly 1639 - 1717

This anonymous bird's-eye view of Mantua, Italy, depicts the city's unique landscape with a series of waterways and bridges surrounding the historic center. Dated sometime between 1639 and 1717, the artwork captures the city's layout with meticulous detail, showcasing the surrounding countryside and mountains in the distance. This perspective drawing, now held in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies the artistic tradition of depicting cityscapes in a panoramic view, offering a visual documentation of the city's architectural features and its geographic context.