Early city plan of Copenhagen, lettered key locating key churches within the fortified walls of the city, including the plan form of the new town.

De Fer (1646-1720) was the son of a prominent engraver and produced his first map in 1669. He joined his father's business in 1673 and ultimately took over in 1687. He was a prolific map maker who produced over six hundred separate maps in multiple forms; as separate issues, bound within history and travel books, and as atlases. In the late 17th century he was made Geographer to the Dauphin.

Of particular interest on this plan are the proposed developments of the city under the reign of Christian IV, King of Denmark and Norway. These are indicated as dotted lines on the map.
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