Vestingplattegrond van Oostende 1657 - 1720

"Vestingplattegrond van Oostende" is a detailed map of the city of Ostend, Belgium, created by Claude Gournay between 1657 and 1720. This intricate map depicts the city's fortifications and surrounding landscape, offering a valuable glimpse into the city's strategic importance during the 17th century. The map is filled with precise details including the surrounding water, a scale bar, and a detailed description of the city in French, making it a valuable historical document and a testament to the cartographic skills of its time.