Plattegrond van Orléans 1657

This 17th century map of Orléans, France, is an anonymous work from the Rijksmuseum collection. The detailed depiction uses watercolor to show the city's layout, including its fortifications, streets, and river. The city is shown in pink with the river Loire depicted in blue. This detailed plan would have been used by navigators, cartographers, and city planners alike to understand the city's geography. The map's accuracy and the artist's use of color make it a significant piece of cartographic history.