Gezicht op Estampes 1638

"Gezicht op Estampes" is an anonymous 17th-century depiction of the French town of Étampes. The artwork is an example of a bird’s eye view of the town, a popular genre of the time. It showcases the town’s layout with emphasis on the surrounding landscape, and the depiction of the sky and clouds adds an atmospheric feel to the piece. This detailed view of the town was likely created for the purpose of documentation, but the inclusion of artistic elements also suggests its potential use as a decorative piece.