Aerial view of Strasbourg in the 15th century. The drawing is in landscape format. It is framed in ink. Inscriptions and traces of watercolor are visible in the margins.
The city is built on several islands formed on the Ill River. It is protected by a vast fortified wall, punctuated by towers and gates. Bridges provide access across the rivers and canals. Religious buildings, including the Gothic Notre-Dame Cathedral, stand amidst the houses. In the lower section, you can see the city’s covered bridges.