Plattegrond van Gouda 1652

This anonymous map of Gouda, Netherlands, dating from 1652, presents a detailed bird's eye view of the city's layout. The map shows the streets, buildings, and waterways of the city, as well as the surrounding countryside. Notable landmarks are identified in the key, including the City Hall, churches, and the marketplace. The detailed, intricate style of the map, which is now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is characteristic of Dutch cartography of the 17th century.