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Beyond the cartographic data, the margins are populated with mythological figures and symbols of commerce. These figures, including representations of Neptune and various personifications of trade, reflect the city's status as a major port and its economic ties to global markets. The inclusion of these decorative elements is characteristic of the period, where maps served as both functional navigational tools and displays of civic pride.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe etching technique allows for fine detail, particularly in the rendering of the ships in the harbour and the individual buildings. The perspective is slightly tilted, a common convention in seventeenth-century city plans, which allows the viewer to observe both the street patterns and the verticality of the architecture. This work remains a primary source for historians studying the urban development of Rotterdam before the industrial transformations of later centuries. The clarity of the lines and the balance between the map and the surrounding allegorical scenes demonstrate the high level of craftsmanship associated with De Hooghe's workshop. This print offers a view into the visual culture of the Dutch Republic, where the mastery of printmaking was used to document the physical and symbolic growth of the nation's cities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/thomas-lowe-and-mrs-chambers-as-captain-macheath-and-polly-james-mcardell\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThomas Lowe and Mrs. Chambers as Captain Macheath and Polly - James McArdell — James MacArdell\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/the-pont-neuf-and-the-samaritaine-gabriel-de-saint-aubin\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Pont Neuf and the Samaritaine - Gabriel de Saint-Aubin — Gabriel de Saint-Aubin\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Romeyn de Hooghe","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58719163318607,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58719169118543,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58719169151311,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58719169184079,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58719169216847,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58719169249615,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58719169282383,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58719169315151,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58719169347919,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58719169380687,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58719169413455,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58719169446223,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Plattegrond-van-Rotterdam-bestaande-uit-vier-delen_Poster_CompositorV1_1788919207006.jpg?v=1788921695","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/products\/plattegrond-van-rotterdam-bestaande-uit-vier-delen-romeyn-de-hooghe","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}