Gezicht op Kopenhagen, landzijde en zeezijde 1588

Frans Hogenberg's 1588 engraving, "Gezicht op Kopenhagen, landzijde en zeezijde," offers a detailed view of Copenhagen, Denmark from both the land and sea. The meticulously rendered cityscape, with its buildings, churches, and harbor, provides a snapshot of the city’s urban development and maritime activity in the late 16th century. Hogenberg, a renowned mapmaker and engraver, employed a meticulous style typical of his period, capturing the architectural features of the city with remarkable accuracy. The engraving, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a valuable historical document offering insights into the urban planning and maritime culture of Copenhagen in the Renaissance era.