Plattegrond van Venlo 1700 - 1735

This 18th-century map by an anonymous artist depicts the city of Venlo, Netherlands. The detailed illustration shows the city's fortifications and surrounding landscape, including a river and nearby forts. The map's use of color and fine lines offers a striking glimpse into the city's urban planning and military architecture during this period. This map is an example of a cartographic genre popular in the 17th and 18th centuries, where artists combined artistic skill with scientific observation to accurately represent geographic features.