Gezicht op Mortagne-au-Perche 1638

This 1638 bird's-eye view of Mortagne-au-Perche by an anonymous artist, likely an engraver, depicts the French town and its surrounding landscape. The meticulously detailed cityscape, complete with winding roads and a river snaking through the valley, showcases the artistic techniques of 17th-century engraving, which was popular for its precise representation of architectural structures and geographic features. The work’s perspective allows viewers to appreciate the town’s unique topography and serves as a historical record of urban planning in the 17th century.