Titelblad van Historisch verhael, band 1 (dl. 2), 1621-1622 1622

This engraving by Claes Jansz. Visscher, dated 1622, depicts a bird’s-eye view of Montauban, France, a fortified city that played a key role in the French Wars of Religion. It is the title page for the second volume of “Historisch Verhael Aller Gedencweer”, a chronicle of European history published in Amsterdam. The meticulous detail of the fortifications and surrounding landscape reflects Visscher’s skill in both cartography and visual storytelling. The image captures the significance of the city in the context of the turbulent 17th century.