Gezicht op Antwerpen 1657 - 1658

Jacob de Villeers’s “Gezicht op Antwerpen” is a panoramic cityscape drawing from 1657-1658. Depicting the city of Antwerp, Belgium, the artwork captures the architectural features and surrounding landscape from a bird’s eye view. The detailed lines of the drawing emphasize the city’s fortified walls and numerous spires that rise towards the horizon. This piece offers a historical glimpse into 17th-century urban planning and architectural style, showcasing the city's development during the Dutch Golden Age.