TRIER.

A 17th-century copperplate engraving providing a panoramic view of the city of Trier from across the Moselle River. The scene is framed by a decorative border. At the top center, the city's name "TRIER." is prominently displayed within an ornate, scrolled cartouche draped with large garlands of fruit and leaves. In the foreground, a pastoral scene depicts vineyard workers during a harvest. Two men are loading large baskets of grapes onto the back of a donkey, while a third man sits on a rocky outcrop nearby. To the right, another figure carries a basket through the vines. The middle ground is occupied by the Moselle River, labeled "Mosel flu.", featuring several small boats. On the right side, a stone bridge with multiple arches and a gatehouse connects the banks. The city of Trier itself is shown behind its defensive walls, a dense array of buildings characterized by many tall church spires and towers, including the prominent Cathedral. Rolling hills and a sky with soft, horizontal clouds complete the background.

P. Schut made this.

N. Visscher published this.