This image displays an intricate, antique-style map of the Dutch city of Breda at its center. The map is rendered in muted earth tones, featuring detailed street grids, canals, and fortification walls enclosed by a moat. At the top center, a red cartouche displays the city name, while two heraldic crests—a lion in gold and a simple red shield—flank the upper portion of the map. In the lower section, a pair of figures dressed in traditional 17th-century attire stands near a block of calligraphic text, providing a sense of historical scale.
The central map is bordered by a series of twenty-four black-and-white photographs that frame the layout. These smaller images depict various street scenes, historic buildings, leafy parks, and bustling urban life from a bygone era. The snapshots provide a contrast to the stylized, illustrated nature of the central map, highlighting specific architectural details and landmarks found within the city.
The entire composition rests on a textured, parchment-coloured background that suggests age and historical significance. The colour palette is dominated by sepia, cream, and muted browns, punctuated only by the vibrant red of the cartouches and shields. The overall effect is that of a historical document, blending topographical representation with archival photography to showcase the heritage of the city.