Gezicht op Wolfenbüttel after 1711

This anonymous etching, titled "Gezicht op Wolfenbüttel" (View of Wolfenbüttel), provides a detailed perspective of the German city of Wolfenbüttel from an elevated vantage point. The artist, whose identity remains unknown, captured the city's architecture, including its church spires and surrounding landscape, after 1711. This bird's-eye view, typical of 17th and 18th century cityscapes, allows viewers to appreciate the layout and scale of Wolfenbüttel in a single glance. The presence of figures in the foreground, engaged in everyday activities, further illustrates the city's bustling life. The intricate details and clear depiction of Wolfenbüttel make this etching a valuable historical document.