Plattegrond van de stad Leeuwarden, 1622 1622
pieterfeddesvanharlingen
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pen drawing
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neat line work
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mechanical pen drawing
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pen sketch
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old engraving style
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ink line art
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linework heavy
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pen-ink sketch
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thin linework
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pen work
This detailed engraving, titled "Plattegrond van de stad Leeuwarden, 1622", depicts the city of Leeuwarden in the Netherlands as it appeared in 1622. Created by the Dutch engraver Pieter Feddes van Harlingen, the map showcases the city's layout, including its streets, canals, and fortifications. The map includes a compass and a key, making it a valuable historical record of Leeuwarden's urban planning and architecture in the early 17th century. The engraved lines and hatched details convey a sense of depth and realism, making this map a fine example of 17th-century cartography.
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