Plattegrond van Palmanova by Frans Hogenberg

Plattegrond van Palmanova 1598

print, engraving

pen drawing

print

pen illustration

old engraving style

linework heavy

geometric

pen-ink sketch

line

pen work

cityscape

italian-renaissance

engraving

"Plattegrond van Palmanova" is a detailed engraving of the fortified Italian city of Palmanova, created by Frans Hogenberg in 1598. The artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts the star-shaped city with its nine bastions, and a central piazza with a circular layout. Hogenberg's meticulous detail extends to the surrounding landscape, showcasing the strategic importance of the fortress town and offering an insightful glimpse into early modern military architecture.