Gezicht op Frankfurt am Main, 1726 1726

This anonymous etching from 1726 depicts a bird's-eye view of Frankfurt am Main, Germany. The city is laid out in detail, with its main landmarks like the cathedral and the river Main easily identifiable. The artist, who remains unknown, captures the cityscape from a distant vantage point, placing a group of figures in the foreground for scale. This engraving, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, provides a fascinating glimpse into the urban landscape of 18th-century Frankfurt, offering a historical perspective on the city's architecture and layout.