Plattegrond van Le Castellet,1638 after 1638

"Plattegrond van Le Castellet,1638" is a detailed map of the French town of Le Castellet, created by Nicolas Cochin after 1638. The etching, now held at the Rijksmuseum, showcases the town's layout with its fortifications, surrounding landscape, and smaller settlements. Cochin’s meticulous detail captures the town's strategic location, showcasing the complexity of its topography and the intricacy of its defense mechanisms. The map is a testament to 17th-century cartography, providing valuable historical insight into the urban planning and military engineering of the era.