Description
Detailed view and illustration of the town and fortifications of Saint-Pierre, the capital of the French colony of Martinique in the Caribbean.
The view is drawn from a vantage point on the sea, looking towards the town and fortifications. The town is depicted as a bustling port at the rightg, with a number of ships anchored in the harbor.
The focus of the view is on the fortifications of Fort St. Peter (#6 on the waterline on the left side). A French flag is displayed, emphasizing the colonial power's military and political dominance over the island.
In the foreground of the view, the shoreline and surrounding landscape are depicted in great detail.