Gezicht op Padua in vogelvluchtperspectief Possibly 1639 - 1717

This anonymous bird's-eye view map of Padua, Italy, is dated between 1639 and 1717 and is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The map provides a detailed view of the city's layout, including its streets, buildings, and surrounding landscape. It employs a decorative frame, with an oval cartouche featuring figures representing the city of Padua. The map's precise artist remains unknown, but its detailed depiction and decorative elements highlight the artistic skill of the anonymous cartographer.