Gezicht op de stad Gorinchem en linker deel van een plattegrond van Gorinchem 1600

Nicolaes Weydtmans' "Gezicht op de stad Gorinchem en linker deel van een plattegrond van Gorinchem" (1600) is a detailed engraving that depicts a bird's-eye view of the Dutch city of Gorinchem. The artwork features a panoramic vista of the city with its fortifications, harbor, and numerous ships. The top section of the engraving includes three coats of arms and a ribbon inscribed with "GORCHVM," symbolizing the city's proud heritage. Below the city view is a partial map, showcasing Gorinchem's defensive layout. Weydtmans' precise, meticulous style captures the architectural and urban details of the 17th-century city, offering a fascinating glimpse into Dutch life during this period. This etching, with its combination of architectural and cartographic elements, exemplifies the popular genre of city views, known as veduta, which flourished during the Dutch Golden Age.