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This is a fine early 18th-century bird's-eye view of Berlin by Gabriel Bodenehr, published in Augsburg. The image presents Berlin as the royal Prussian seat, a designation it had only recently acquired following the coronation of Frederick I of Prussia in 1701.
At the time of this map's publication, the Kingdom of Prussia was still a relatively new entity, and its capital, Berlin, was rapidly developing into a major European city.
The view offers a decorative depiction of Berlin’s fortifications, major public buildings, and urban layout. The city's fortifications are prominently illustrated with an elaborate system of bastions and moats, reflecting its strategic importance. The view captures the city’s expansion, including Friedrichswerder and Dorotheenstadt, which were newly developed districts at the time.
Above the view, the double-headed eagle of the House of Hohenzollern, the ruling dynasty of Prussia, is shown, emphasizing Berlin's status as the seat of royal power.
Bodenehr, a member of the renowned Augsburg-based family of engravers and cartographers, produced this map as part of his larger project of European city views.
Gabriel Bodenehr the Elder (ca. 1673-ca. 1766) was a German engraver and publisher. He originated views of many German cities, for example the first plan of Passau (1710), and is best known for his Atlas Curieux (1704). His son, Gabriel the Younger (1705-1779), followed his father in his profession and was also a well-known engraver.
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