Plaat over loopgraven bij een bastion, 1726 1726

This anonymous 18th-century drawing from the Rijksmuseum depicts a detailed plan of a fortified bastion and its surrounding trenches, offering a glimpse into military architecture of the period. The intricate design features a network of fortifications, labeled with letters and descriptions in Dutch, providing valuable insights into the strategic considerations and defensive tactics employed during that era. The artwork’s technical precision and clarity demonstrate the importance of cartographic detail in military planning and design.