Gezicht op Orléans 1575 - 1657

This anonymous 17th-century Dutch print, "Gezicht op Orléans," is a beautiful example of a city panorama, depicting a view of the French city of Orléans from across the Loire River. The artwork is characterized by its detailed rendering of the cityscape, with emphasis on the city’s architecture, bridges and surrounding landscape. It is now part of the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.