Plattegrond van Saint-Omer, ca. 1693-1696 1693 - 1696

This anonymous 17th-century map depicts Saint-Omer, a fortified town located in northern France. This highly detailed map showcases the town's intricate layout with its surrounding countryside, emphasizing the town's strategic importance during this period. The map’s precise lines and fine detail reveal the city’s fortifications, indicating a meticulous approach to surveying and cartography. It is part of a larger collection housed at the Rijksmuseum, providing insight into the urban development and territorial boundaries of the time.