Beleg van Bergen, 1709 1714 - 1716

"Beleg van Bergen, 1709" is an etching by Matthijs Pool, created between 1714 and 1716. It depicts a detailed plan of the Siege of Mons, a pivotal event in the War of the Spanish Succession. The map showcases the fortifications of Mons, the surrounding terrain, and the positions of the French and Allied armies. Pool’s intricate detail provides valuable insight into the military tactics and landscape of this historic siege.