Plattegrond van Saarlouis, 1726 1726

This anonymous 1726 map, "Plattegrond van Saarlouis", depicts the fortified city of Saarlouis in a detailed plan view. The star-shaped fortifications and surrounding landscape are carefully rendered, reflecting the importance of military architecture during the 18th century. The map is a valuable historical document for studying the development of urban planning and fortification techniques. This intricate artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to the importance of mapmaking as a form of visual documentation.