Plattegrond van Antibes, ca. 1693-1696 1693 - 1696

This anonymous map, "Plattegrond van Antibes", depicts the fortified city of Antibes, France, as it appeared in the late 17th century. The intricate detail of the city walls and surrounding landscape, along with the inclusion of a scale bar, suggests this is a precise and accurate representation of the city's layout. The map's inclusion in the Rijksmuseum highlights its historical and cartographic significance. This 17th-century example of cartography provides a valuable glimpse into the strategic and architectural features of Antibes, a port city of considerable importance on the Mediterranean coast.