Vestingplattegrond van Boulogne 1656
anonymous
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aged paper
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toned paper
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pasteup
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water colours
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muted colour palette
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handmade artwork painting
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tile art
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watercolour bleed
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watercolour illustration
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watercolor
"Vestingplattegrond van Boulogne" is a 17th-century map of the fortified city of Boulogne-sur-Mer in France. It highlights the city's strategic importance with detailed fortifications and surrounding terrain. The map is a valuable historical artifact that reveals the 17th-century military architecture and urban planning of Boulogne, providing insight into the city's past and its role in European conflicts. The anonymous artist crafted this map with meticulous detail, using color and shading to represent the land, water, and fortifications. The map is currently housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.
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