Gezicht op Straatsburg 1737

This 1737 engraving, "Gezicht van de stad Straatsburg," provides a detailed bird's-eye view of Strasbourg. The anonymous artist captures the city's layout and the surrounding landscape with great precision, highlighting notable buildings and landmarks. This type of city view, popular in the 18th century, served as a visual record and a tool for understanding the urban environment. The detailed, almost map-like, perspective of the city and its surroundings further emphasizes the informative nature of this artwork. The engraving is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.