Tekstblad bij het gezicht op Neurenberg (B) 1666

This 1666 print by Johannes Janssonius, titled "Tekstblad bij het gezicht op Neurenberg (B)", is a descriptive text panel for a larger map or view of Nuremberg, Germany. It is likely part of a larger atlas or collection of maps and prints produced by the Janssonius family, who were renowned cartographers and publishers. The text is printed in Dutch and provides information about the city, its history, and its economy. This artwork demonstrates the importance of detailed textual descriptions in early cartographic works. It is a great example of a 17th-century printed text panel, an essential element in the creation of atlases and visual knowledge.