Gezicht op Trente in vogelvluchtperspectief by Anonymous

Gezicht op Trente in vogelvluchtperspectief Possibly 1600 - 1717

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print, etching, engraving

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baroque

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etching

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landscape

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cityscape

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engraving

This anonymous 17th-century bird's-eye view map depicts the city of Trent, Italy. The meticulously detailed print shows the city's layout, including its winding river, surrounding fields, and the walled city center. This type of map, often commissioned by city councils to showcase their urban planning and development, was popular throughout Europe during the Renaissance. "Gezicht op Trente in vogelvluchtperspectief" is a rare example of a map from this era, offering a glimpse into the history and urban design of Trent.

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