Plattegrond van Fuenterrabia, ca. 1693-1696 1693 - 1696

This anonymous 17th-century map of "Fontarabie" (modern-day Fuenterrabia) depicts the coastal Spanish town and surrounding fortifications in meticulous detail. Created in the 1690s during a period of intense European conflict, the map's intricate lines show the town's layout, including its strategically placed walls and gates. The inset above the town, showcasing a decorative border of putti and garlands, indicates the map's intended audience as both informative and aesthetically pleasing. The map, now part of the Rijksmuseum's collection, remains a valuable historical document, revealing insights into the town's physical structure, and its role in the military context of its time.