Gebruik van het meetlint geïllustreerd 1690

Sébastien Leclerc I's "Gebruik van het meetlint geïllustreerd" (1690) is a print depicting three architectural scenes with geometric measurements marked on each. The scenes consist of a fortress, a formal garden, and a city scene, each demonstrating the practical application of the measuring tape in architectural perspective. The detail of the measurements and the use of geometric shapes showcase the artist’s interest in precise representation and the growing scientific approach to art during the Baroque period. This print is a valuable example of how artists used scientific methods to accurately depict the built environment.