Plattegrond van Vercelli, ca. 1702 1702 - 1703

"Plattegrond van Vercelli, ca. 1702," is a detailed map of the Italian city of Vercelli, created by Dutch artist Laurens Scherm. The map depicts the city's layout, including its fortifications, streets, and buildings, in intricate detail. The map was likely made as part of Scherm's larger project of mapping various cities in Europe, and was probably made for a book of maps, a "topographical atlas" as they were known at the time. It exemplifies the meticulous and detailed nature of mapmaking during this period, a time when cartography was undergoing significant advancements. This map is now housed in the Rijksmuseum, where it stands as a testament to both Scherm's skill and the historical significance of Vercelli.