Plattegronden van Gent, Aalst, Brugge en Oostende, 1726 1726

"Plattegronden van Gent, Aalst, Brugge en Oostende," a 1726 engraving by an anonymous artist, depicts detailed maps of four Belgian cities: Ghent, Aalst, Bruges, and Ostend. Each map showcases the city's layout, including its streets, fortifications, and surrounding landscape. The artwork provides valuable insights into the urban planning and infrastructure of these historical cities, making it a fascinating resource for historians, cartographers, and art lovers alike. Located in the Rijksmuseum, the engraving demonstrates the importance of detailed maps and the role they played in understanding and navigating the world in the 18th century.