Contouren van Bonn, gezien vanaf de Rijn 1767

"Contouren van Bonn, gezien vanaf de Rijn," a 1767 etching by Dutch artist Hendrik de Leth, depicts a panoramic view of the city of Bonn from the Rhine River. The detailed rendering captures the city's contours, emphasizing its location amidst the river's banks and surrounding hills. The piece is a testament to the Dutch Golden Age's fascination with detailed landscape views and offers a glimpse into 18th-century Bonn, showcasing the city's unique geographical setting and bustling river traffic. This etching, now part of the Rijksmuseum's collection, is an important visual record of Bonn's history and its role as a vital river port.