Plattegrond van Brussel, ca. 1701-1713 1727 - 1729
anonymous
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aged paper
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toned paper
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sketch book
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personal sketchbook
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pen-ink sketch
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pen and pencil
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pen work
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sketchbook drawing
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storyboard and sketchbook work
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sketchbook art
This anonymous 18th-century map, "Plattegrond van Brussel, ca. 1701-1713", provides a detailed aerial view of Brussels, Belgium. The map shows the city's layout, including its fortifications and surrounding landscape, with intricate details of buildings and streets. The map is a valuable historical document, offering insights into the city's urban planning and development during this period. It is housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam and is a prime example of the cartographic art of the early 18th century.
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