Beleg van Douai, 1710 1710

"Beleg van Douai, 1710" is a detailed, engraved map by Pieter van (II) Call, depicting the Siege of Douai in 1710 during the War of the Spanish Succession. The map, held in the Rijksmuseum, illustrates the strategic positions of the besieging and defending armies, including the fortifications of Douai and the surrounding landscape. This piece exemplifies the importance of cartography in military strategy and provides valuable insights into the historical event.